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CBA class action judge used ‘far too onerous’ test, appeals court told
Class Actions 2024-11-18 11:38 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Two failed class actions against CBA claim a judge used a “far too onerous test” for materiality in deciding whether the bank should have told the market about deficiencies in its anti-money laundering systems. 

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Fletcher can’t pry into judge’s background as law firm class action head
Class Actions 2024-11-18 11:18 pm By Christine Caulfield

Evidence sought by Fletcher Building from a judge’s former law firm as part of the construction company’s recusal bid is inadmissible, a court has ruled.

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Court OKs stolen wages settlement, holds off on ‘eye-watering’ fees
Class Actions 2024-11-18 3:34 pm By Christine Caulfield

A court has approved a settlement worth up to $202 million in a stolen wages class action against the government, but will hear further argument on the legal costs of the case.

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Class action over ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice says declassing application should wait
Class Actions 2024-11-18 11:33 pm By Andy Sidler

A class action alleging Knowmore Legal Service provided negligent “cookie cutter” legal advice to sexual abuse survivors has argued a hearing on declassing and strike-out applications should be put on hold.

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Settlement reached with ‘highly unethical’ mastermind of Banksia class action
Class Actions 2024-11-15 11:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

Entities linked to late solicitor Mark Elliott have offered a settlement to end the pursuit of damages for Banksia class action members, but the deal would leave a significant sum held on trust by the Elliott parties out of reach.

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Class action in Hong Kong against Forex trader could complicate Aussie case, court told
Class Actions 2024-11-15 3:26 pm By Andy Sidler

A concurrent group proceeding in Hong Kong could complicate an Australian class action against Perth-based forex trader Best Leader Markets Pty Ltd.

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Coles, Woolworths hit with class actions over discount claims
Class Actions 2024-11-14 5:39 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Coles and Woolworths have been hit with class actions on the back of ACCC proceedings alleging the grocery giants misled consumers with false discounts.

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Parties race to settle Exactech joint implant class action
Class Actions 2024-11-14 4:37 pm By Andy Sidler

The law firm running a class action against Exactech over allegedly faulty joint implants is facing the “impossible task” of settling the case by January, the “drop dead” deadline for resolving the claim under its US parent company’s restructuring.

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Judge balks at idea government could represent Robodebt class action members
Class Actions 2024-11-14 11:09 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has balked at a suggestion by group members appealing a $112 million Robodebt class action settlement that the Commonwealth could represent the interests of people content with the deal.

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ANZ, OnePath class action members to pocket 65% of settlement if costs OK’d
Class Actions 2024-11-13 11:35 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The law firm running a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath wants a 29.4 per cent cut of the $50 million settlement, having run the case on a no win, no fee basis. 

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