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Class action silk pleads guilty over Banksia counsel fees
Former silk Norman O’Bryan has pleaded guilty in a criminal case over his role as senior counsel for the Banksia Securities class action.
Judge ‘affronted’ by NT remote housing class action solicitor’s affidavit
A judge has disregarded submissions by a class action solicitor appearing to critique the court's exercise of its procedural powers, “affronted” that the lawyer seemed to suggest she needed to be “educated”.
Judge OKs Colonial’s $140M settlement but chops funder’s cut
A judge has declined a funder’s bid for a $43 million payout in a class action accusing Colonial First State of charging excessive premiums, saying it was entitled to a 27.5 per cent commission but not $4.5 million for after-the-event insurance. 
GM faces class action over Chevy Silverado recall
A new class action has been launched on behalf of over 10,000 Chevrolet Silverado owners, following a global recall of the utes by General Motors.
Court OKs $37M settlement in EML shareholder class action
A judge has approved a $37.35 million settlement in a class action alleging fintech EML Payments failed to promptly disclose anti-money laundering and counter terrorism compliance concerns.
Bupa says aged care claims ‘not appropriate’ for class action
Bupa has hit back at a class action alleging it provided poor quality care to residents at its aged care facilities, saying it was "not appropriate" to run the case as a group proceeding. 
Colin Biggers Paisley lures insurance team from Clyde & Co
Colin Biggers Paisley has lured an insurance partner from Clyde & Co who has represented insurers in relation to shareholder class actions and regulatory proceedings. 
Court OKs $50M ANZ class action settlement, slashes ATE insurance payout
A judge has approved a $50 million settlement in a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath, but has slashed by half a proposed $1.76 million deduction for the plaintiff firm's after-the-event insurance.
McDonald’s must hand over execs’ talks about first rest breaks case
A judge has ordered McDonald’s to provide any records of discussions among senior management about a court ruling that led to a class action suit over the company’s alleged failure to grant employees 10-minute rest breaks.
‘Incoherent’: Class action says Allergan’s acceptable quality defence must go
A class action against Allergan over recalled breast implants has asked a court to slash parts of the US pharma company’s defence, saying they are "incoherent".