Joshua Weiler

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.

1 month ago | wottonkearney.com | Nick Martin |Joshua Weiler

By: Nick MartinAt a glanceAs a provider of technology services and solutions, how well do you understand the legal issues and risks that your Master Services Agreement, or other standard form contract document (MSA) should cover and protect you against? When was your MSA last updated? How often do you have to change clauses or positions as a result of a customer request?

1 month ago | wottonkearney.com | Amanda Beattie |Zoe Jones |Joshua Weiler

By: Amanda Beattie and Zoe JonesAt a glanceFollowing its decisions in other shareholder class actions late 2023 and 2024, the Federal Court has handed down yet another unfavourable decision for shareholders (Davis v Wilson [2025] FCA 108).