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Top judge nudges ASIC, Allianz away from ‘bastardised’ pleadings in travel insurance case
The Federal Court's top judge has cautioned ASIC and insurers Allianz and AWP against presenting a "bastardised form of pleading" in the financial watchdog's action over the alleged misleading sale of travel insurance to over 31,000 consumers.
Judge questions vulnerability of group members in Robodebt class action
A judge has expressed doubts that every group member in the Robodebt class action is vulnerable, as the parties gear up for two-week trial in the high-profile case over the unlawful debt recovery method that begins Monday.
High Court set to rule on patent exhaustion in ink cartridge case
The High Court will hand down its highly anticipated decision in a patent dispute between printer giant Seiko Epson and ink cartridge reseller Calidad on Thursday, a ruling expected to provide clarity on the the rights of businesses to modify patented goods.
Clive Palmer’s lawyer doubtful McGowan defamation suit can settle in mediation
A barrister for billionaire Clive Palmer has expressed doubt that the mining magnate's defamation case against Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan can be resolved in mediation.
Funder to seek 30% cut from $9.5M McMillan Shakespeare class action settlement
The funder that backed a class action against McMillan Shakespeare over 'illusory' car warranties, which settled for less than 20 per cent of the $47.6 million claim value, will seek court approval for a 30 per cent cut of the $9.5 million settlement.
Climate change lawsuit ‘hopelessly defective’, court told
The Federal Government has critised as "hopelessly defective" a lawsuit alleging it failed to disclose the impacts of climate change to investors in sovereign bonds, and the judge overseeing the matter has also raised concerns about the case.
Litigation funder wins appeal over security for costs in Fair Work class actions
Litigation funder Augusta Ventures has won its challenge to a landmark ruling that it pay $3.1 million in security for the costs of two Fair Work class actions it is financing on behalf of casual mine workers.
Trendy Aussie handbag not a work of artistic craftsmanship, court rules
The Australian maker of a trendy neoprene handbag sold at high-end retailers has lost a copyright lawsuit over alleged knockoffs, with a judge finding the tote was at most an "evolution in styling" and not a work of artistic craftsmanship with copyright protection.
Class action beauty parade takes centre stage at High Court
The eyes of class action lawyers will be on the High Court Tuesday as it hears arguments over a judge's power to choose a single class action among competing proceedings and what, if anything, should be made of a case's funding structure and likely returns to group members when picking a winner.
Qantas employee fired for viewing porn on company iPad loses appeal
A 59-year-old Qantas engineer who used his company-issued iPad to view pornographic material while at work has lost his unfair dismissal appeal.