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Judge gives law firms 3 weeks to join a Westpac class action beauty parade
A judge overseeing the first of what could be many shareholder class actions over Westpac's anti-money laundering breaches -- brought by class action specialists Phi Finney McDonald -- has given other law firms a three-week deadline to notify the court if they plan to file competing proceedings.
US class action targets Westpac execs over AUSTRAC scandal
Westpac is facing its first shareholder class action in the US following revelations that it violated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance laws on more than 23 million occasions, in the first lawsuit to point the finger at the company's executives.
Penfolds maker foils another ‘knockoff’ plot by blocking trade mark
Treasury Wine Estates has notched another legal victory in its ongoing battle to block Chinese knockoffs of its iconic Penfolds wine brand.
Treasury Wine Estates may face shareholder class action
Treasury Wine Estates may be hit with a shareholder class action following a recent surprise earnings downgrade that led to a drop in the company's share price.
Optus hit with record $504,000 fine for spamming
Optus has paid a record $504,000 fine for violating spam laws by sending SMS and email messages to customers that had previously unsubscribed from the telco's giant's marketing communications.
ANZ wants to know if ACCC pressured ASIC to drop JP Morgan case
ANZ is seeking information on whether the ACCC put pressure on ASIC to not pursue proceedings against JP Morgan over a $2.5 billion share placement that is at the centre of a closely watched criminal cartel case, saying the matter raised a "serious question" about potential abuse of power by the regulators.
ACCC finds Barro stake in Adelaide Brighton won’t harm competition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has found Barro Group's 43 per cent stake in Adelaide Brighton, acquired over a number of years, will not harm competition in the cement market.
Westpac to face US class action over AUSTRAC scandal
A US-based plaintiffs firm is planning a class action against Westpac alleging it failed to alert investors to significant lapses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance compliance, which led to a bombshell lawsuit by AUSTRAC last year.
Funder of second settled Murray Goulburn class action hires lawyers to fight for commission
The entrepreneur who funded one of two settled Murray Goulburn class actions will defend his $10.5 million cut of the $37.5 million settlement, a commission that is under scrutiny by a contradictor appointed by the judge overseeing the case.
Mazda to ACCC: We don’t have to replace dented, scratched up cars
Japanese car maker Mazda has replied to an ACCC action alleging it violated the Australian Consumer Law by failing to provide consumers with refunds or no-cost replacements for their allegedly faulty vehicles, saying it was not required to replace dented and scratched cars.