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Judge scolds Linchpin liquidators for ‘unsatisfactory’ conduct in class action
AIG 2021-08-20 4:31 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

A judge has criticised the liquidators of collapsed financial group Linchpin Capital after they failed to inform the court whether they intend to defend class action proceedings or if default judgment should be made against the company.

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Linchpin liquidators get final chance to defend class action
ASIC 2021-07-23 2:14 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

A judge has given the liquidators of Linchpin Capital a final chance to defend a shareholder class action before judgment is made against the collapsed financial services group and one of its subsidiaries.

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‘Not comforting or chivalrous’: Barrister reprimanded for sexually harassing solicitor
Business of Law 2021-04-16 9:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

A Sydney barrister who has admitted to sexually harassing a young female solicitor in a NSW Supreme Court conference room is facing disciplinary action for unsatisfactory professional conduct.

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Linchpin Capital investors want to add insurers to class action
ASIC 2021-03-26 12:41 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

A class action by investors of collapsed Linchpin Capital against the company’s former directors wants to join their insurers as defendants to the proceedings.

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Pirate fund files $6.3M lawsuit against stock exchange over suspension
Ashurst 2019-10-31 11:30 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

An investment fund named after a 17th-century pirate has hit the National Stock Exchange with a $6.3 million lawsuit over a suspension decision it calls “capricious” and a violation of the NSX’s terms.

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Ex-fintech CEO wins $2.2M in damages after unlawful dismissal
Damian Clothier 2019-10-14 5:58 pm By Amelia Birnie Sydney

The former CEO of financial software firm GBST has been awarded more than $2.2 million in damages, with a court finding he was wrongfully terminated by the company amid unsubstantiated allegations of insider trading.

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MACH Energy settles $20M lawsuit by former director
Arnold Bloch Leibler 2019-09-17 10:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Mining firm MACH Energy has resolved a lawsuit brought by a former director seeking $20 million in shares allegedly owed under an equity incentive scheme.

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Stock exchange must hand over docs after investment firm’s suspension
Ashurst 2019-07-29 10:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

A judge has given the all-clear to an investment management company to access evidence for potential legal action against the National Stock Exchange of Australia after the firm’s shares were suspended without warning or explanation.

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MACH Energy attacks former director’s ‘inconsistent’ pleadings in $20M lawsuit
Arnold Bloch Leibler 2019-05-16 4:47 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Mining firm MACH Energy may move to strike out “inconsistent” pleadings in a $20 million lawsuit brought by its former managing director, Scott Winter, whose discovery delays have raised the ire of the judge hearing the case.

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Mach Energy faces $20M lawsuit by ex-managing director
Arnold Bloch Leibler 2019-03-07 4:16 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Mining firm Mach Energy is facing legal action from its former managing director over $20 million in shares allegedly owed under an equity incentive scheme.

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