Australia should not sail down US-style class action path

A potential class action against the Ruby Princess cruise ship operators is focusing attention on the rise of litigation funders and their motives. Australia must guard against allowing a US-style legal system to take hold, argues Morry Bailes.

Pizza giant faces class action over underpayment claims

Global litigation funding provider Therium Litigation Finance is funding a class action against Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, claiming the Australian pizza giant and its franchises systemically underpaid workers.

Hulk Hogan sits in court before the start of his action against Gawker Media. Photo: Dirk Shadd/The Tampa Bay Times

Hulk Hogan v Gawker: why it matters in Australia

The legal battle between a former professional wrestler and a take-no-prisoners website has highlighted the need for serious examination of third party-funded litigation in Australia, argues Morry Bailes.