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Second combustible cladding class action targets panel supplier Fairview
A second combustible cladding class action has been launched, this time against Fairview Architectural, the Australian manufacturer of Vitrabond polyethylene cladding, which it claims has been used at major Australian airports, entertainment facilities and government buildings.
Government to fund examination of JM Kelly’s web of inter-company loans
The Commonwealth has agreed to fund a public examination into the affairs of collapsed Queensland-based construction group JM Kelly, after liquidators uncovered a complicated web of inter-company loans.
Judge has ‘no sympathy’ for ACCC’s attempt to block Ultra Tune appeal
Ultra Tune has been given the go-ahead to challenge a $2.6 million penalty for alleged breaches of franchising and consumer laws, after a judge said she had "no sympathy" for the consumer regulator’s opposition to the car repair franchisor's bid for more time to lodge an appeal.
Lottoland sues ACMA after jackpot betting services ruled unlawful
Lottoland has commenced proceedings against the Australian Communications and Media Authority, after the watchdog found that the lottery website’s jackpot betting services, including US Millions and US Power, had breached Australian gambling laws.
Privilege not waived by Allens lawyer’s inadvertent disclosure, court says
A court has ordered the plaintiffs in a coal mine development contract dispute to destroy unredacted copies of privileged legal advice that were inadvertently disclosed by a solicitor for Allens, which was acting for the other side.
Uber drivers are not employees, Fair Work Ombudsman finds
Unions have called for urgent legislative reform after the Fair Work Ombudsman declined to take compliance action against Uber, finding that the ride-share giant's drivers were independent contractors, not employees, under Australian law.
IOOF execs slam APRA for last-minute discovery as trial looms
Former executives of wealth manager IOOF facing disqualification proceedings by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority have criticised the prudential regulator for a late and extensive discovery request, saying it could "imperil" the July trial date.
Ex-CEO accuses Radio Rentals of withholding documents crucial to class action defence
The former CEO of Radio Rentals, who has been dragged into a class action against the company, claims he can’t properly defend himself because his former employer has asserted privilege over legal advice the company received regarding its ‘Rent, Try, $1 Buy’, which he says is crucial to his case.
Class action might not yield ‘true value’ of RoundUp claims, plaintiff lawyer warns
The law firm running the first Australian cancer case against RoundUp weedkiller producer Monsanto has questioned whether victims would get the “true value” of their claims if a class action was launched.
Judges shoot down last-minute bid to amend Adani native title appeal
A group of Indigenous Australians opposed to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland have lost an eleventh hour bid to add extra grounds to their native title appeal, as they wait for a decision from the Full Federal Court.