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Dell admits duping customers about price of add-on monitors, says sorry
Dell Australia has apologised to consumers and admitted misleading those who purchased add-on computer monitors by inflating the pre-discount price, sometimes to more than the product’s normal retail value.
Court action launched over Tanya Plibersek’s ‘irrational’ coal mine approvals
Climate justice groups have launched a challenge to federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek’s decision to expand two proposed mega coal mines in NSW, arguing her refusal to accept the scientific evidence of climate risk was irrational and unlawful. 
Hog’s Breath class action ‘can’t be left in abeyance forever’, judge says
A judge has warned against a franchisee class action against Hogs Breath Cafe Australia remaining in limbo after the restaurant chain’s bid to toss the case was set back by the second applicant’s poor health. 
ASIC hits Melbourne CFD broker with interim stop order
ASIC has issued an interim stop order barring a Melbourne-based investment broker from opening trading accounts or dealing in contracts for difference or margin foreign exchange contracts to retail investors. 
Nine’s win in Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case no watershed for publishers
With truth on its side, Nine's defeat of soldier Ben Roberts-Smith's lawsuit was a huge win for investigative journalism in Australia, but while it might make lawyers blink before bringing defamation cases, the victory is not a game-changer, experts say.
BHP to backpay workers $430M due to public holiday error
BHP has admitted it underpaid mine workers $430 million for over a decade by improperly deducting leave for public holidays.
Pauline Hanson’s ‘back to Pakistan’ Tweet not based on Greens leader’s race, court told
One Nation senator Pauline Hanson has told a court her social media post calling on Greens deputy leader Dr Mehreen Faruqi to "piss off back to Pakistan" was not based on race or ethnicity.
TPG-backed company seeks quick win in case over alleged scam tied to $1B climate deal
A company backed by private equity giant TPG which was allegedly fooled into paying part of a $1 billion deal to the wrong company wants default judgment in a case against the accused scammer, but a judge has raised doubts about attempts to serve the lawsuit.
Tax regulator says PwC has declined to name nine partners placed on leave
The Tax Practitioners Board says that PricewaterhouseCoopers ignored its request for the names of nine partners put on leave in the wake of the tax leak scandal that has rocked the firm, with the regulator saying former executive Peter Collins was not the only partner who misused confidential information.
Banton Group snags two ‘hardcore litigators’ to power overseas expansion
Boutique litigation firm Banton Group has hired Laura Keily and Ryan McCrosson as name partners, as as the firm eyes expansion into the US, UK and Cayman markets.