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Judge ‘troubled’ by ACCC’s case against Woolworths
Hearing the ACCC's opening remarks in its case against Woolworths over 'illusory' discounts, a judge has questioned if consumers would have descended into the level of analysis suggested by the regulator when shopping.
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Corrs partners say Fairer Fuel Act creates uncertainty for construction industry
New federal fuel cost pass-through laws are expected to generate uncertainty in the construction industry, according to partners in Corrs Chambers Westgarth's leading construction practice group, who say the reforms may apply more widely than anticipated. 
Settlement OK’d in class action over Summerlin Parklands condo
A court has approved a settlement in a class action by owners against the developer of a Brisbane condominuim, which claimed off-the-plan contracts were wrongly terminated when neighbouring property values soared.
Court hears Rebel Wilson ‘indifferent’ to film producer’s bath with actress
Actor Rebel Wilson, who is facing trial in a defamation case by the lead actress on her directorial debut, appeared indifferent when told the actress had bathed with one of the film's producers, a court has heard.
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Dexus may have been ‘immoral’ in APAC sale, but so what, judge asks
A judge said Tuesday evidence in a case over the sale of a stake in Melbourne Airport's operator might justify a finding that shareholder Dexus acted unethically and immorally. But whether such a finding was relevant to the validity of a default notice at the centre of the suit is another matter.
Law firm barred from case had to be joined to motion: appeals court
An appeals court has overturned a decision barring a law firm from acting in an employment case, saying it was an error for a judge to make the order without the firm being joined to the injunction bid.
ACCC can intervene in Epic Games’ case against Apple
The ACCC has won court approval to make submissions on relief in Fortnite game maker Epic Games' case against Apple, after a judge found the tech company misused its market power in the app marketplace.
HSBC won’t take ASIC’s scam protections case to trial
HSBC won't defend ASIC proceedings alleging it failed to protect customers from scams that resulted in $23 million in customer losses.
James Hardie faces shareholder class action probe over FY26 guidance
James Hardie may soon face a second shareholder class action — this one over alleged inadequate disclosures about troubles in its North American fiber cement unit in a market guidance for the 2026 financial year.
Trial hears Rebel Wilson ‘fabricated’ harassment complaint by actress
Rebel Wilson made up a complaint about harassment on the set of her film, 'The Deb', to gain leverage during budget negotiations, a court has heard as trial kicks off in a defamation case against the actor and director.