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Vero Insurance to argue owners suffered no property damage in cladding class action
Insurer for cladding manufacturer Fairview Architectural, Vero Insurance, will argue a $190 million policy does not cover claims in a class action alleging combustible cladding caused losses for property owners, a court has heard.
High Court to hear Meta’s challenge to Cambridge Analytica case
The High Court will take up Meta's challenge to the privacy commissioner's case over the Cambridge Analytica data breach, giving the court the chance to rule on the jurisdictional reach of Australian regulators in their pursuit of US tech giants.
Westpac slams ‘disorderly’ shareholder class action over AUSTRAC disclosures
Westpac has criticized the lead applicant in a class action filed in the wake of AUSTRAC proceedings for the "disorderly" conduct of the lagging proceedings, with discovery yet to be finalized as the case nears its third anniversary.
High Court to hear Whitsundays resort’s appeal of $430,000 damages to worker urinated on
The High Court has taken up the appeal of a Whitsundays resort that was ordered to pay $430,738 to an employee whose roommate in staff accommodation urinated on him after a night of drinking.
Alkaloids export manager should face prison for cartel conduct, court told
The federal prosecutor has argued that the former export manager of pharmaceutical ingredient producer Alkaloids of Australia should serve prison time after pleading guilty to cartel conduct over the supply of a key chemical in generic stomach cramp drugs.
Meta wants ACCC’s crypto ad case put on hold until criminal action resolved
Facebook owner Meta has filed a bid to pause a case by the consumer regulator over scam cryptocurrency advertisements until the determination of a private criminal action brought by mining magnate Andrew Forrest.
Lactalis breached Dairy Code by not publishing milk prices, court rules
A judge has found that dairy processor Lactalis Australia breached a mandatory industry code between farmers and processors requiring it to publish milk supply contracts on its website.
Ex-Orix boss drops fight over set-off defence
The sacked CEO of Orix Australia has abandoned his challenge to a ruling allowing a set-off defence for the fleet management company in his case for unpaid leave entitlements and penalties.
Mayfair’s James Mawhinney wins reversal of 20-year ban
The founder of beleaguered investment group Mayfair 101, James Mawhinney, has won an appeal against a decision that saw him banned from soliciting funds or promoting any financial product for 20 years.
‘Most regrettable’: Mawhinney’s incompetence claims against lawyers don’t come close, judges say
Despite scoring a win Thursday in his appeals court battle with ASIC, Mayfair 101's James Mawhinney was criticized for his "spurious" claims against solicitors and counsel acting for him.