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Funder seeks to recoup $14.8M debt in lawsuit against Sydney developer
A litigation funder is suing a Sydney property developer over a $14.8 million debt stemming from a cause of action it acquired from the liquidators of the collapsed project manager behind the firm's real estate projects.
Gilbert + Tobin guides Afterpay on ‘transformational’ $39B Square deal
Australian law firm Gilbert + Tobin has advised fintech Afterpay on the largest public acquisition in Australian history under which US-based Square will acquire all of the company’s issued shares in a landmark $39 billion deal.
Full Court should decide whether Qld energy class action is managed investment scheme, court told
The Full Court should determine whether a class action accusing two state-owned energy generators of gaming Queensland's energy pricing system needs to comply with regulations requiring litigation funders to register class actions as managed investment schemes, a court has been told.
‘Overworked’ reporter hit with $18,000 pay cut sues the ABC
An ABC feature reporter who was hit with an $18,000 pay cut and who allegedly developed a medical condition from being "overworked" is suing the national broadcaster for discrimination and breaches of employment law.
Sydney Opera House takes China trade group to court for ‘recklessly’ copying logo
The Sydney Opera House Trust is suing a China trade group, accusing the organisation of flagrant copyright infringement for reproducing substantial portions of the iconic landmark's trade mark-protected sail design in its logo.
Prospect of longer COVID-19 lockdown stalls Ben Roberts-Smith trial
Trial in war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation case over articles accusing him of war crimes has been adjourned until November in light of the current COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney, which a judge noted could be extended beyond the month of August.
Uber faces test case in Federal Court over drivers’ employment status
A group of Uber drivers have brought legal action in the Federal Court to challenge the rideshare giant's claim that they are independent contractors.
Squire Patton Boggs breached agreement, but not ‘grossly negligent’, court finds
An appeals court has found law firm Squire Patton Boggs breached its contractual obligations but was not grossly negligent after it was dragged into a financial dispute over the $12.5 million refurbishment of a Western Australian gold processing plant.
Mining magnate Bob Johnson faces court over alleged $38.5 million tax fraud
South Australian mining magnate Bob Johnson faced court Friday charged over a scheme to defraud the federal government of $38.5 million in taxes.
ASIC takes AMP to court for charging super members fees for no service
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has hit financial services provider AMP with court action over fees-for-no-service conduct that allegedly led to upwards of $600,000 being unlawfully withdrawn from superannuation member accounts.