Funding, Fairness and Forum Choice: The High Court’s Warning in Bogan v Smedley
Bogan v Smedley confirms that a Victorian Group Costs Order is decisive when assessing whether a national class action should be transferred interstate. Without it, the class action would likely collapse. This article explains the ruling and how Clean Law’s cost-alignment safeguards prevent funding risks from undermining client rights.
When Delay Becomes Damage: The High Court’s Warning in Aon Risk Services v ANU
Aon v ANU is a landmark case on delay and cost prejudice. The High Court held that late amendments cause irreversible harm and that costs orders cannot undo wasted preparation. This article explains the ruling and how Clean Law’s one-path cost model prevents clients paying for duplicated or abandoned work.