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Ex-Kyckr CEO fights Richard White’s ‘tactical’ bid for costs
The former CEO of money laundering software company Kyckr is fighting Richard White’s bid for all his costs, after the judge said that she “abandoned” her previous statement of claim. 
ACCC wins ‘subscriptions trap’ suit against eHarmony
In a win for the ACCC, a judge has found online dating site eHarmony misled consumers about automatic subscription renewals and its free plan, which the judge found imposed restrictions that were incompatible with the idea of 'dating'. 
Judge ‘can’t understand’ class action’s damages case over Coles discounts
A judge is confused by a class action’s case for damages against Coles, after he found that the supermarket chain misled consumers through its 'Down Down' discount campaign. 
Arrium ex-chairman denies $400K share purchase to show ‘brave face’
The former chairman of collapsed Arrium has denied that his purchase of 750,000 shares was aimed at showing confidence in the company, attributing his purchase to a personal policy. 
McDonald’s franchisees need to ‘fish or cut bait’ in class action, judge says
McDonald’s franchisees named in an underpayments class action over alleged unpaid pre and post-shift work by managers need to decide by the end of the year whether they wish to be bound by agreed facts for the initial trial, a judge has said.
NSW’s defence survives strike out in Indigenous fishing class action
The state of NSW has dodged a bid to strike out its defence in a class action accusing it of unfair prosecution of south coast Indigenous groups for engaging in cultural fishing practices.
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Ingenia, Peet to merge into $2.4B living sector giant
Ingenia Communities has entered into an agreement to acquire land developer Peet, creating a real estate giant valued at $2.4 billion.
Former MinterEllison employee suing firm can give evidence by AVL
A judge has allowed a former MinterEllison employee who has accused the firm of unlawful dismissal to give evidence by audio-visual link from a “quiet, low-stimulus room” in light of her medical conditions.
Sacked CEO Paul Guerra sues Melbourne Football Club
Sacked Melbourne Football Club CEO Paul Guerra has launched unfair dismissal proceedings against the club and its president Steven Smith.
NRMA settles whistleblower suit by former in-house lawyer
Roadside assistance company NRMA has resolved a Fair Work case by a former in-house lawyer who alleged she was dismissed after making a whistleblower complaint.