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...
Stolen mobile rings up $190k overnight
The SIM card of a mobile phone stolen from an Australian working in Barcelona was used in a scam to rapidly forwa...
SEO blunder – Million dollar lawsuit over Google website “penalty”
A local “pick-a-quote” startup wanting in early 2012 to emulate the success of its U.S. equivalent, thumbtack.com, engag...