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Breast implants class action takes aim again at Allergan’s ‘state of the art’ defence
A class action against Allergan over recalled breast implants is trying again to strike out the US drug company’s defence that there was no known causal link between its implants and a type of cancer at the time of supply.
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Ingenia rejects $1.9B takeover offer from Warburg Pincus
Ingenia Communities has rejected a $1.9 billion unsolicited takeover offer from private equity firm Warburg Pincus, saying it undervalues the company.
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Sydney developer to faced trimmed class action claims
A class action against Mulpha over a 683-lot development in Glenmore Park will discontinue stigmatisation claims, with property damage claims still remaining, a court has heard. 
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Judge appoints contradictor in class action against developer, council
A contradictor will weigh in on an $18 million settlement in a class action by Sydney homeowners, even though the funder and law firm have agreed to a cut from their deductions, which would have left just 20 per cent of the settlement for group members.
ACCC approves Kimberly-Clark, Kenvue merger with divestitures
The ACCC has granted approval for US-based consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark's acquisition of rival Kenvue, provided it divests Kenvue's Carefree and Stayfree period care brands.
DLA Piper snags Gadens litigator
DLA Piper has hired a Gadens litigator to join as a partner in the firm's Sydney office.
ASIC closes probe into MinRes, Chris Ellison
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has closed an investigation into Mineral Resources and its billionaire founder Chris Ellison following media reports of alleged tax evasion.
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CIP acquires Qld hybrid project, locks down $1.7B in funding
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has acquired a hybrid onshore wind and battery energy storage system in North Queensland and locked down $1.7 billion in funding for the project.
Coles ditches court challenge to ACCC block of Kalgoorlie site buy
Coles will continue its fight against the ACCC's decision to block its plans to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, WA in the Competition Tribunal only, dropping a Federal Court challenge.  
India appeals loss in ‘basmati’ trade mark fight
India has asked the Full Court to overturn a ruling that rejected its bid to register the word 'basmati' as a mark of geographical indication.