A Federal Court judge on Thursday issued formal declarations of eHarmony's legal contraventions over misleading customers about its terms and membership pricing, in a case brought by the ACCC, allowing the online dating site to immediately appeal a liability ruling before penalties are determined.
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Judge Lets eHarmony Appeal Misleading Liability Ruling

By Daniel Wilson

A Federal Court judge on Thursday issued formal declarations of eHarmony's legal contraventions over misleading customers about its terms and membership pricing, in a case brought by the ACCC, allowing the online dating site to immediately appeal a liability ruling before penalties are determined.

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Nuvei Wins $1.95M Escrow Fight Over Till Tax Liability

By Esther Linder

A New South Wales Supreme Court judge has ruled that payment provider Nuvei is owed just under $2 million that was held in an escrow account in a dispute over potential tax liability stemming from convertible notes issued by Till when the fintech was sold to the payments company in 2023.

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Lloyd's Escapes $1M Claim Linked To Stadium Roof Collapse

By Antony Scholefield

A Federal Court judge has dismissed a contractor's claim that "certain" Lloyd's of London underwriters must cover damages and interest arising from the uncontrolled collapse of a Sydney stadium's roof during demolition in 2016.

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Court Clears Way For AFP Probe Of Alleged $9m Fee Claim

By Garry West

A Federal Court has allowed property developer Villawood to give the Australian Federal Police documents about a rival accused of backdating contracts to improperly claim up to $9 million in fees.

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