Latest Litigation News

Identitii Limited has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $2.88 million, partially underwritten by Beauvais Capital Pty Ltd. The funds will support the development and commercialisation of its BNDRY platform amid ongoing patent litigation risks.

MEC Resources Ltd has announced a placement of over 359 million new options to raise approximately $359,000, with directors participating to offset fees. The offer comes as the company navigates ongoing legal challenges related to its key PEP-11 permit.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited has appointed renowned PFAS litigation expert Robert Bilott to its Advisory Board, aiming to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative remediation technology. This strategic move coincides with shareholder approval of ECT’s acquisition of Terrajoule Pty Ltd.

Environmental Clean Technologies (ECT) has taken a major step in tackling the global PFAS contamination crisis by acquiring Rice University’s Flash Joule Heating technology and appointing renowned PFAS attorney Robert Bilott to its advisory board.

Ryzon Materials Ltd has lodged a prospectus to raise up to $10 million through a share placement with free-attaching options, aiming to meet ASX conditions for lifting its securities suspension and advancing its Nachu graphite project.

Keybridge Capital Limited is navigating a complex recovery with new board leadership, partial loan repayments, and favorable court rulings against former executives. The company is steadily addressing legacy financial and legal challenges.

Electro Optic Systems has resolved ASIC's investigation into its 2022 revenue guidance breaches by agreeing to a $4 million penalty, paving the way for renewed focus on growth and governance.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has been served with a writ alleging breach of a convertible loan agreement tied to share issuance and pricing, sparking a legal dispute with a US investment firm.

Auric Mining has secured four key tenements near Kalgoorlie for its Lindsay’s Gold Project, with further payments and share issuance contingent on a pending court ruling.

Bentley Capital Limited has reached a confidential settlement with Keybridge Capital Limited, receiving $250,000 to resolve a protracted legal dispute over shared legal costs.

London City Equities and Excelsior Capital have settled their legal dispute, with Excelsior agreeing to a company-managed liquidation and delisting from the ASX by June 2026. This resolution avoids costly litigation and refocuses London City on its investment strategy.