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A former Tesla Motors Australia director has pleaded guilty to two counts of insider trading for acquiring shares in Piedmont Lithium based on insider information he had about an in-principle agreement the mining company had to supply lithium to Tesla.
A judge has thrown out proceedings brought by mining magnate Clive Palmer in which he alleged an abuse of process by prosecutors and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, finding that Palmer’s suits were themselves a “misuse of proceedings.”
Tlou Energy has paid $53,280 for allegedly making false or misleading statements to the market about its sustainability practices, in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's first compliance action over so-called greenwashing.
The ACCC has expressed concerns that Forestry Corporation of NSW’s proposed acquisition of Hume Forests could lead to price increases in regional areas by removing a significant competitor in the softwood market.
Insolvency practitioners are holding their breath as the High Court hears a case that could abolish a key rule used by liquidators in recouping payments to unsecured creditors at a time when the industry is bracing for a possible recession.
Mineral exploration company Kupang Resources has lost its battle for access to documents produced to the ATO by a former director accused of embezzling millions of dollars.
BHP Group has lost its High Court battle to keep foreign investors from an Australian shareholder class action over the devastating collapse of a Brazilian dam.
PTTEP Australia's appeal of a class action finding that it breached a duty of care to thousands of farmers impacted by the 2009 Montara oil spill has been put on hold amid a fight between the funder and lawyers that is cloaked in confidentiality.
A judge has refused a bid by manufacturer Howden to use an expert report before IP Australia in a dispute accusing rival Minetek of misappropriating confidential information for an industrial fan patent, saying it was “wasteful” when a similar dispute was already before the court.
A judge has found mining tool company Globaltech and mineral exploration company Boart Longyear infringed a patent for a mining tool owned by Australian Mud Company.