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Qube largely loses strikeout bid in contractor’s harassment suit
Qube Ports has had limited success in seeking to strike out portions of an independent contractor's case that alleges the logistics giant is vicariously liable for an employee's sexual harassment at a work event.
Settlement reached in IP suit against Elysium Noosa Resort
The operator of Hunter Valley's luxury Elysia Retreat has settled its trade mark infringement suit against the newly established Elysium Hotel in Noosa.
Credit Suisse funds, UBS must produce docs in $2.2B Greensill case
Two Credit Suisse funds and UBS on Monday lost a battle to shield documents in sprawling litigation over the collapse of trade financier Greensill, failing in their arguments that production of the material ran afoul of Swiss and Luxembourg law.
LK Law founder loses recusal bid, but wins stay of $36.5M judgment
Adelaide lawyer Jason Karas has failed in recusal application but has secured a temporary stay of a ruling that he pay $36.5 million to his former business partner and law firm LK Law.
Lander & Rogers beefs up partnership with 10 promotions
Lander & Rogers has elevated 10 senior lawyers to the partnership ranks, including five in the law firm's insurance and litigation team.
Shield, First Guardian-linked Interprac targets victim in suit against AFCA
Sequoia Financial Group subsidiary Interprac is pursuing a victim of the Shield and First Guardian investment funds failure as part of litigation against the financial complaints watchdog.
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Built’s opposition to ‘Built in Australia’ trade mark falls flat
Construction company Built has failed in its challenge to an application by job recruitment platform Built In for registration of trade marks 'Built in Australia' and 'Built in Sydney'. 
Banksia barrister Norman O’Bryan avoids jail for attempted fraud
Former silk Norman O’Bryan has avoided jail time after pleading guilty in a criminal case over his role in the scandal-ridden Banksia Securities class action.
Sentencing to cap Banksia silk’s fall from grace
As his brother delivers judgment in a high-profile case that will dominate the headlines on Thursday, once distinguished and in-demand silk Norman O'Bryan will be across the road in the County Court, facing sentencing for attempted fraud.
Negative gearing, capital gains tax overhaul at centre of Albanese budget
At the centre of Tuesday night's budget are tax reforms aimed at investment structures, negative gearing, and the capital gains perk that represent the biggest change to the taxation of Australian savings since 1999.