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Blue Sky directors may be ‘dragged back’ into shareholder class action, court told
Three former Blue Sky directors who were originally named in a shareholder class action against the collapsed fund manager might be "dragged back" into the case after its chief operating officer pointed the finger at him in his defence, a court has heard.
Judge warns of Super Retail Group litigation going ‘off the rails’
A judge has railed against late submissions in a lawsuit by Super Retail Group's former chief legal officer, calling the tardiness "inconceivable" after he "bent over backwards" to expedite the proceedings in an effort to curb costs.
Maurice Blackburn, Nowicki Carbone’s potential negligence wins ex-client more time
An ex-worker at DVD manufacturer Technicolor has won more time to bring claims against her former employer, with a judge finding her 10-year delay was the result of potentially negligence by Nowicki Carbone and Maurice Blackburn.
AUSTRAC claims Star walked back admissions in money laundering case
AUSTRAC has taken The Star to task for making statements that are inconsistent with admissions the casino has made in the regulator's case over its alleged failure to comply with its money laundering obligations.
High Court upholds rejection of liquidator’s bid for pooling orders
The High Court has rejected a liquidator’s appeal arguing that two NSW printing press companies’ joint right to sue could be pooled to pay off debts for the entire corporate group.
Judge OKs $100M AMP class action settlement, denies ATE insurance deduction
A $100 million settlement by AMP in a class action by financial planners over the wealth manager's buyer of last resort policy has been given the OK, but the litigation funder won't be reimbursed for $2.6 million in insurance and administrative costs.
Former Federal Court judge faces investigation following complaint
The former inspector-general of intelligence and security and has launched an investigation into a former Federal Court judge after a former staff member made a complaint. 
Class action can grill Boral boss over email reference to EY’s dismal take on US biz
Boral's former CEO Michael Kane can be questioned at trial over a reference he made in an email to findings by EY about the building material group's poor performing US windows business, despite claims that the findings were privileged.
Law firm founded by ex-Holding Redlich partner can’t act against former client
A long-time client of a former Holding Redlich partner has been granted a permanent injunction restraining the lawyer from acting against it in proceedings over a Queensland residential development.
‘This happens every day’: Judge doubts barrister’s bias claim in disciplinary appeal
An appeals court on Tuesday questioned claims that a tribunal’s decision had the appearance of bias when it found a Sydney barrister guilty of professional misconduct for bringing allegedly unfounded claims against a solicitor.