A highly educated business analyst with a PhD in artificial intelligence, thought he had discovered a way to profit from...
War on cyber ghosts goes before the courts
In the age of dark web cyber gangs often operating from the shadows of foreign jurisdictions, Australian courts are now ...
Lottery win a bust for reticent former contributor
Lottery syndicates – driven by a long odds dream that members will one day share in riches – are common in A...
Buyer misled by subdivision “sold” prices, wins $2.6 mil comp for sale above market value
In September 2007 Derek Eckford and wife Gale were enticed by a sign advertising the sale of undeveloped lots in
Bad accountant? Tax advice wrong, offers own property for client investment
A court has ruled that an accountant who encouraged his client to buy his own vacant Broadbeach
Insurers brawl over salvage value in fire sale of upmarket suits
A Brisbane retailer has won a $2 mil damages battle against the occupier of a nearby jewellery business whose burnt-out ...
Appeal court upholds venture capitalist’s misleading & deceptive claim against handpicked IPO chairman
A finance industry chief has been held to have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct when negotiating
Court scopes diamond dealing deeds
A Melbourne diamond merchant – who earned a reputation as “diamond dealer to the stars” – was conspicuous by...
Sales pro in $1mil damages win
In 2003, experienced car salesman Peter Fulmer was employed to acquire and on-sell cars for a profit of approximately $2...