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High Court to hear Securency appeal after $65M ‘shabby fraud’ award slashed
The High Court has granted a Nigerian agent tricked into terminating his contract with international bank note manufacturer CCL Secure special leave to appeal a Full Federal Court judgment slashing a $65 million award in his favour.
ABC, Fairfax can’t revive truth defence in Chau Chak Wing defamation case
The ABC and Fairfax have lost their appeal seeking to revive a truth defense in a defamation case brought by Chinese businessman Dr Chau Chak Wing over a Four Corners program accusing him of espionage and links to the Chinese Communist Party.
Ex-MP Emma Husar reaches settlement in defamation case against Buzzfeed
Former Labor MP Emma Husar has settled her defamation case against online media outlet Buzzfeed, following eight months of litigation over an article the ex-politician claimed implied she was a slut and accused her of sexual harassment and bullying.
Adani defeats appeal in native title challenge to Queensland coal mine
A group of Indigenous Australians opposed to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has lost an appeal of a ruling dismissing a native title case against the $16 billion development.
Sims Metal class action funder to get no more than 25%, shareholders guaranteed at least half
Noting the "significant and beneficial reduction" in recent funding rates, the judge overseeing a shareholder class action against recycling company Sims Metal Management has signed off on an order capping the commission of the funders at 25 per cent of any net proceeds and setting a minimum 50 per cent of any recovery for group members.
Judges shoot down last-minute bid to amend Adani native title appeal
A group of Indigenous Australians opposed to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Queensland have lost an eleventh hour bid to add extra grounds to their native title appeal, as they wait for a decision from the Full Federal Court.
Banknote maker CCL Secure wins dramatic cut of $65M judgment in ‘shabby fraud’ case
An appeals court has slashed a damages judgment against international banknote manufacturer CCL Secure in a case alleging it tricked its Nigerian agent into signing away his commission, cutting the award from $65 million to $1.8 million.
CIMIC faces bid for indemnity costs after last-minute subpoenas derailed class action trial
The lead applicant in a shareholder class action against global engineering firm CIMIC Group has made a bid for indemnity costs, after a last-minute subpoena of three former executives led to the trial being vacated.
Sims Metal hits back at class action, says group members responsible for losses
Recycling company Sims Metal Management has responded to a shareholder class action ahead of a hearing on Tuesday, denying it breached its continuous disclosure obligations and partially placing the blame for any losses at the feet of group members.
Judge slams as ‘rubbish’ legal privilege claims in CIMIC class action lawyer’s affidavit
A judge overseeing discovery in a class action against global engineering company CIMIC Group has called out the legal profession for an "extraordinary" new trend of relying on solicitors' affidavits in claiming privilege over evidence.