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CBA won’t hand over docs to class action without AUSTRAC’s blessing
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has refused to provide sought-after documents to the lead applicants of a joint class action against it until AUSTRAC grants permission, citing concerns over possible criminal breaches if it hands over the material without the agency's approval.
Allianz hit with class action over ‘junk’ car insurance
Insurance giant Allianz is facing a class action over allegedly “poor value” or worthless car and motorcycle insurance products.
Queensland Nickel liquidators appeal $100M loss in case against Clive Palmer
The liquidators of Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel are appealing a win for the billionaire in their case over the collapse of the refinery in 2016, which centred on $102 million in loans allegedly paid by Queensland Nickel to Palmer's Mineralogy.
White & Case nabs former Lendlease GC for disputes team in Sydney
Global law firm White & Case LLP has lured the former general counsel of Lendlease Construction Australia to join the firm’s Sydney office.
Special purpose liquidators appointed by judge to investigate claims against Phoenix directors
A judge has appointed special purpose liquidators to investigate the affairs of failed VET provider Phoenix Institute and its directors after the Commonwealth complained of "a difficult working relationship" with the training company's current liquidators.
LG loses challenge to Samsung QLED trade mark
LG Electronics has lost its opposition to Samsung Electronic's registration for its 'Samsung QLED' trade mark despite IP Australia acknowledging that Samsung's phones did not contain QLED technology.
Transgender woman clears first hurdle in discrimination case against Press Council
A transgender woman has won a preliminary legal fight with the Australia Press Council over claims the organisation discriminated against her in dismissing her complaint about a news article naming her as the accused behind a "terrifying 7/11 axe attack".
‘Let down’ by own lawyers: Family of MH17 victim wins appeal after being shut out of class action
The parents of an Australian national who was killed aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have successfully appealed a decision blocking them from participating in the settlement of a class action, with an appeals court judge describing as "disturbing" the conduct of their legal team in the group proceeding.
False teeth claims: Procter & Gamble sues Colgate over whitening toothpaste
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit alleging competitor Colgate-Palmolive has violated the consumer law by falsely claiming that its whitening toothpaste can remove 10 years of stains.
Law firms set stage for Boral class action beauty parade
Two law firms that filed competing shareholder class actions against construction giant Boral have asked the court to permanently stay the other's proceeding, after the judge overseeing the matter said he might wait until the High Court's ruling on the AMP class action beauty parade before deciding which class action should move forward.