Most Recent
After questioning funder’s cut, judge quietly approves KPMG class action settlement scheme
A judge has quietly given his seal of approval to a settlement distribution scheme in a class action against KPMG, after raising questions about Piper Alderman's legal bill and the litigation funder's "arguably excessive" cut of the confidential settlement.
ACCC to bring misuse of market power case by end of year
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission currently has twelve misuse of market power investigations underway, one of which will likely make it to the courthouse before the year is up.
ACCC’s Sims says ‘strong competition’ lacking in retail banking sector
ACCC Chair Rod Sims reiterated concerns about the lack of competition in the retail banking sector on Wednesday, but shut down media reports that the competition regulator is pushing for a royal commission-scale inquiry into the big four banks.
Family tries again for cut of Malaysia Airlines class action settlement
The family of an Australian national who was killed aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is challenging a ruling that blocked it from participating in a recent class action settlement.
Workpac wants stay of class actions amid looming Full Court ruling on casuals
Labour hire company Workpac is seeking to stay two class actions over leave entitlements allegedly owed coal miners, amid a looming judgment from the Full Federal Court that will clarify the definition of casual employees.
MACH Energy settles $20M lawsuit by former director
Mining firm MACH Energy has resolved a lawsuit brought by a former director seeking $20 million in shares allegedly owed under an equity incentive scheme.
BASF drops case against Sherwood Chemicals over termite control patent
BASF has dropped a lawsuit alleging Sherwood Chemicals infringed two of its patents for an underground termite control system.
Thorn looks to raise $38.7M to cover class action settlement
Thorn Group is seeking to raise $38.7 million to cover its share of a $29 million settlement in a consumer class action alleging its Radio Rentals unit pushed misleading 'Rent, Try, $1 Buy' leases onto vulnerable customers.
Full Federal Court declines to clarify standard for patentability of computer-implemented inventions
A five-judge panel of the Full Federal Court has found two innovation patents by financial software company Encompass Corp. are not a manner of manufacture, but held back on providing more clarity on the test for the patentability of computer-implemented inventions.
Sportsbet wants BetEasy trade marks removed for non-use
Bookmaker Sportsbet has expanded its case over rival BetEasy's attempts to operate under the 'Sportingbet' trade mark, arguing its marks should be revoked for non-use.