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GM says supply of Holden’s best-selling cars would have dried up anyway
Defending a class action by dealers over a decision to retire Holden, General Motors argues it would have been forced to close the unprofitable plant that manufactured the vehicles for the Australian market even absent the 2020 withdrawal of the iconic brand.
Class action would have been ‘infinitely better’ than COVID-19 insurance test cases, judge says
A judge overseeing four COVID-19 business interruption class actions has questioned a decision by insurers to use ten test cases to resolve the issue of whether they had to indemnify policyholders instead of a class action, which would have been binding. 
Peter van Onselen hit with Ten’s costs after losing contract case
A judge has hit former Network Ten political editor Peter van Onselen with costs, after finding he breached a non-disparagement clause in an agreement with the broadcaster by criticising his old employer in an article written for The Australian.
Saddled with resigning judge’s unfinished case, colleague spares no feelings
A judge has resigned before delivering judgment in litigation that went to trial in 2020, and the colleague assigned the unenviable task of issuing a ruling has taken a swipe at his departing peer, noting the absence of medical or other evidence to explain her "unwillingness" to see the case through.
Administrator can’t claw back security for costs in case by failed company
A judge has rejected a bid by the administrator of a collapsed company to claw back a payment of security for costs made in earlier litigation, which he found did not give rise to a relevant security interest.
NSW government on hook for damages in light rail class action
A judge has found the state of NSW liable to compensate the lead plaintiffs in a class action brought on behalf of small businesses over the “substantial and unreasonable” interference caused by the construction of Sydney's $3 billion light rail network, but he flagged “significant problems” in applying his findings to thousands of potential group members.
Court’s OK to thumbs-up signature shows perils of toying with emojis
A judge's decision that the thumbs-up emoji on a contract constitutes a valid signature is the latest court ruling to find that emojis can amount to acceptance of an offer, and serves as a warning about the downsides of the smiley face and its offspring, experts say.
$6M suit over Latitude trampoline park share sale thrown out
A Chinese businessman behind the Latitude indoor trampoline park chain has failed in a lawsuit against his Australian co-investor, after claiming a share sale agreement between the two was breached when his partner decided to sell the business to competitor Bounce. 
HWL Ebsworth slammed for pointing finger at holidaying director in $3.5M negligence case
A Sydney auto company suing HWL Ebsworth over allegedly negligent advice provided in relation to property in Paramatta’s 'Auto Alley' has slammed the law firm’s plea of contributory negligence against its holidaying director.
TEG settles with Rangers in $3M suit over abandoned Sydney tour
Sports promoters TEG Live and Left Field Live have reached a settlement in a $3 million suit against Scotland's Rangers Football Club, with the pair announcing a three-year international touring partnership.