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Settlement in class action over ‘excessive’ legal fees won’t cover group members
A settlement has been reached that brings an end to a class action against a Queensland law firm for allegedly charging personal injury clients excessive fees but does not resolve the claims of group members.
Vocus settles shareholder class action for $35M
Vocus Group has agreed to settle a shareholder class action over a 2017 profit downgrade, with its insurers footing most of the bill to resolve the proceedings.
Dam operators haven’t ruled out appeal in Queensland floods class action
Dam operators Seqwater and Sunwater have not ruled out appealing a judgment that found they, along with the state of Queensland, were negligent in the 2011 floods in the Southeast region of the state that left over 2,000 homes destroyed.
CIMIC settles shareholder class action over corruption disclosures
Engineering services company CIMIC has agreed to settle a long-running shareholder class action launched in the wake of media reports of an alleged $42 million bribe paid by the firm to win a lucrative oil contract.
Trial date vacated again in Country Care criminal cartel case
A judge has vacated an upcoming trial date in a criminal cartel proceeding against mobile equipment provider Country Care Group and two individuals, and allowed the defendants to appeal a first-of-its-kind ruling on jury directions in criminal cartel cases.
Class wins access to Appco insurance docs in sham contracting case
Appco has agreed to hand over insurance policy documents to the lead applicant in a $90 million sham contracting class action, amid concerns about the dire financial state of the fundraising company as the matter moves towards mediation.
Westpac hit with $9.15M penalty over bad advice
A Federal Court judge has ordered Westpac to pay a $9.15 million penalty after one of its financial advisers breached the best interests duty by giving customers bad advice that resulted in millions in losses.
ACCC flags competition concerns in Bauer’s $40M takeover of Pacific Magazines
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised preliminary competition concerns about Bauer Media's planned $40 million acquisition of Pacific Magazines, a deal that would combine Australia's two largest magazine publishers, saying competition needs to be preserved even in declining markets.
Judge signs off on $18M UGL class action settlement
A Federal Court judge has signed off on an $18 million settlement in a shareholder class action against UGL over its Ichthys power plant disclosures under which $8 million will be distributed to shareholders.
Westpac hit with first class action over AUSTRAC scandal
Westpac is facing a class action on behalf shareholders in three countries over its alleged anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing breaches and disclosures.