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Judge to weigh funding deal in Westpac class action
A two-day hearing has been scheduled in the Westpac life insurance class action over a proposed funding arrangement that would give litigation backer JustKapital 30 per cent of any recovery, in addition to costs outlaid by lawyers for the class.
AMP vows to defend two shareholder class actions
AMP says it will "vigorously defend" two class actions by shareholders in the wake of scandalous revelations at the Royal Commission that led to a $2 billion market cap drop.
Judge issues injunction in Infa-Secure seat device ownership spat
A Federal Court judge has permanently barred a woman who claims she owns the intellectual property for an Infa-Secure seat belt device from telling retailers that she is the rightful owner of the device's IP.
$26M funding cut to hobble ASIC, experts say
The Federal Government's $26 million cut to ASIC's budget has been blasted by experts and the opposition for undermining the corporate regulator, already facing the heat of the Banking Royal Commission.
Secret side deal in class action holds up $19.25M settlement
A "secret" side agreement between the lead applicant in a shareholder class action and a litigation funder is at the centre of a dispute in the Federal Court that is delaying distribution of a $19 million settlement in the case.
Encompass appeals fintech patent loss
An appeal has been filed by financial software company Encompass Corp. after a Federal Court judge found two of its patents for computer software failed the method of manufacture test and were invalid.
Taronga Zoo settles TM case against Sydney rival
Taronga Conservation Society Australia and Sydney Zoo have agreed to settle their legal battle over the use of the name "Sydney Zoo". 
Iluka Resources class action gets funding
A shareholder class action against mining company Iluka Resources has received funding, the company said Thursday.
AFL facing race, sex harassment lawsuit by ex-player Joel Wilkinson
Former AFL player Joe Wilkinson is preparing the sue the AFL, top clubs, coaches and players after allegedly facing racial abuse and sexual harassment throughout his career. 
Government budgets $44.6M for consumer data rights
The Federal Government has promised $44.6 million over the next four years to establish a National Consumer Data Right that will enable consumers and small businesses to better protect their online data.