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Judge says no need to clarify referees’ role in PFAS class actions
The judge overseeing three class actions against the Commonwealth alleging contamination from the use of toxic firefighting foam at three naval bases has shot down the plaintiffs' bid for a formal communication reminding two referees of their role in the proceedings.
Deutsche Bank units sue Spain to enforce $96.3M arbitration award
Two Deutsche Bank subsidiaries have filed Federal Court proceedings against Spain seeking enforcement of a €59.6 million ($96.3 million) award for losses incurred as a result of changes in the country's renewable regulatory framework.
NAB to face $750M in fines from AUSTRAC and ASIC actions, analysts predict
National Australia Bank will be hit this year with an estimated $750 million in fines stemming from its fees for no service conduct and potential breaches of money laundering laws, analysts have predicted.
Top 10 class action settlements of 2019
Companies and other defendants forked over big sums last year to settle more than 20 class actions, with a total of at least $734 million being paid out. Here are the top 10 class action settlements and the law firms and funders that negotiated them. 
Full Court says Oxworks wrongly awarded extra damages in patent suit
The Full Federal Court has provided clarity around additional damages in patent cases by reducing the penalties liable to be paid by an Australian fencing and gate manufacturer found to have infringed a rival's patent for a fence base.
Judge OKs $29M settlement in Radio Rentals class action
A judge has given his seal of approval to a $29 million settlement that resolves a class action over Radio Rentals' Rent, Try, $1 Buy scheme alleging customers were kept in the dark about the true cost of their rentals.
Domino’s faces possible class action by franchisees
A law firm bringing the second of two cases by franchisees against Domino's Pizza is weighing a possible class action against the fast food giant.
Law firms open wallets, clear pro bono schedules in response to bushfires
Australia's law firms are stepping up in response to the bushfire crisis across the country, pledging money, pro bono work -- even P2 masks -- to support those hardest hit.
Leyonhjelm hires new lawyer as he appeals $120,000 defamation award to Sarah Hanson-Young
Former senator David Leyonhjelm is appealing a ruling that socked him with a $120,000 damages bill in a defamation case brought by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, and has hired a new solicitor to bring the challenge.
Law firm slams Merivale’s ‘meaningless’ concerns about $129M underpayments class action
Canberra-based plaintiffs law firm Adero Law has hit back at claims by hospitality giant Merivale that their 3,000 employees would not benefit from a Fair Work class action seeking $129 million in allegedly unpaid wages, saying the concerns were "meaningless".