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Consolidation of Dixon Advisory class actions hits snag over funding
A proposed consolidation of two class actions against collapsed wealth manager Dixon Advisory has hit a snag, with Shine Lawyers wanting to ensure group members who have signed up for its no win, no fee proceeding don't get stuck paying the commission of the funder backing its rival's case.
GST class action likely to be dropped after funder bows out
The future of a class action against a Canberra property developer accused of misleading investors about GST on their apartments is in doubt after the litigation funder withdrew support for the “uneconomic” case.
High Court refuses leave to class action in GST case against developer
The High Court won't hear a challenge to a decision finding a Canberra property developer that misled investors about GST on its apartments did not have to pay for losses alleged in a class action against it.
Babcock & Brown shareholders lose bid for re-trial over judge’s ‘pernicious’ delay
The High Court has rejected a bid by shareholders of collapsed investment advisory firm Babcock & Brown for special leave to seek a re-trial of their cases alleging disclosure breaches because of the trial judge's “excessive" three-year delay in delivering judgment.
IAG appeals to High Court, says JobKeeper should offset any COVID-19 payouts
While mostly prevailing in test cases over coverage for COVID-19 business interruption claims, Insurance Australia Group has asked the High Court to weigh in on what it says is a "radical" approach by an appeals court in the treatment of JobKeeper payments.
Lloyd’s scores win in COVID-19 business interruption insurance case
Lloyd's has scored a win in a COVID-19 business interruption case, with a judge ruling the insurer can rely on a conformity clause in its insurance contract with a Snap Fitness franchisee to deny coverage.
Insurers defeat appeals in COVID-19 business interruption test cases
An appeals court challenge by a group of small businesses seeking coverage under business interruption insurance policies for losses flowing from COVID-19 restrictions has largely failed.
PwC strikes back in class action over $50M Axsesstoday prospectus
Professional services giant PricewaterhouseCoopers has hit back at a class action over a $50 million prospectus for Axsesstoday, filing a cross-claim against the asset finance lender and saying it “takes no responsibility” for allegedly defective offer documents.
Top judge did ‘unexplained violence’ to Star’s business interruption policy, Full Court told
In rejecting a bid by The Star Entertainment Group to recoup losses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Court's Chief Justice did "real and unexplained violence" to the construction of a business interruption policy the casino giant had taken out with Chubb, the Full Court has heard.
Investors lose joint appeal bid to boost slice of Halifax liquidation assets
Investors in collapsed stockbroker Halifax Investment Services have failed to overturn decisions in Australia and New Zealand relating to the date of realisation of their investments which have decreased the amount they can recover in the company's liquidation.