Jonathon Ferraro

1 month ago | wottonkearney.com | Amanda Beattie |Jonathon Ferraro |Madeleine Wright |Joshua Weiler

By: Amanda Beattie, Jonathon Ferraro and Madeleine WrightAt a glanceHigh Court Decision on GCOs: The High Court ruled that Group Costs Orders (GCOs) issued by the Supreme Court of Victoria (VSC) are not enforceable in other courts, influencing jurisdictional decisions in class actions. BlueSky Class Action Challenge: The Court is reviewing whether solicitors can take a commission from class action settlements beyond cost recovery, with potential impacts on class action funding.