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NSW government fights bid for transactional documents in Westconnex class action
Transport for NSW has refused to hand over transactional documents related to its $16 billion Westconnex project in a class action over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of land to construct the tunnel in inner western Sydney. 
Nine accused of dragging feet in surgeon’s defamation case
Nine has won more time to file its evidence in advance of a six-week trial in defamation proceedings by surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis, despite a judge noting its “under-resourcing” of the matter, which the court heard could involve the broadcaster calling up to 40 witnesses.
A bridge too far: Law firm loses opposition to rival’s ‘LawBridge’ trade mark
Sydney law firm Baybridge Lawyers has lost a bid to block a rival firm that's located in the same office building from registering its ‘LawBridge’ trade mark.
Dealers in GM class action accepted support agreements, court told
Car dealers that brought a class action against General Motors over its decision to retire the Holden brand in Australia are refuting the car maker's claims that they did not mitigate their alleged losses, telling the court they signed 1-year support agreements which GM has yet to execute.
The Star can add claims in dispute over casino renovation
Star Entertainment can add new claims to a dispute over renovations at its Sydney casino, despite the fact that the defendant builder may be time barred from deflecting liability onto a subcontractor.
Westpac, ASIC feud over scope of financial services in Ausgrid insider trading case
Westpac has hit back at a bid by ASIC to add an allegation to the regulator's insider trading case that hinges on the bank providing financial services when it traded on the morning of a $16 billion deal to privatise electricity provider Ausgrid.
Erin Molan to receive zero damages in defamation settlement
Erin Molan will receive zero damages under a settlement reached with the Daily Mail, after the Full Federal Court set aside a $150,000 defamation judgment for the sports presenter and sent the case back for a new trial.
BCC can bring claims against three Greensill units
Insurer Bond & Credit Company has overcome an administrator's protests and won leave to bring cross-claims against three Greensill entities in lawsuits over the financing firm’s $1.7 billion collapse.
Medibank hit with shareholder class action over cyberattack
Australia's largest private health insurer Medibank has been hit with a shareholder class action in the wake of a massive cyberattack that left the data of 10 million customers exposed.
Cato & Clive emails to be seen by Racing NSW as it mulls competition case
The NSW state racing authority has won access to communications between public relations firm Cato & Clive and five other racing bodies, including Racing Victoria, as it weighs a lawsuit alleging they plotted to exclude the body from the Australian horseracing industry.