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IVF provider Genea faces class action investigation over data breach
Class Actions 2025-08-11 11:34 pm By Christine Caulfield

Fertility services provider Genea is facing a class action investigation over a data breach that led to sensitive patient information being published on the dark web.

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HWL Ebsworth loses fight over referees in developer’s $130M negligence case
Professional Negligence 2025-08-12 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

Law firm HWL Ebsworth, which was found liable for negligence over advice on a Parramatta land development, has lost its opposition to a referee process for calculating damages.

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Parkview wants chance to settle second Australia Towers cladding case
Construction 2025-08-12 11:09 pm By Christine Caulfield

Parkview Constructions is looking to settle a second case over alleged combustible cladding at Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park.

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Perth developer can’t add Fairfax conspiracy claim to defamation case
Carmel Galati 2025-08-12 11:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

A prominent Perth property developer who claims he was defamed by two WAToday articles has lost his bid to plead the existence of a conspiracy between publisher Fairfax and others, including Liberal MP Andrew Hastie and the former leader of the WA Liberals.

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Sunshine Loans’ case over judge’s recusal to be heard by High Court
Appeals 2025-08-08 11:33 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court will hear an appeal by Sunshine Loans, which centres on a judge’s recusal in the corporate regulator’s case over unauthorised fees.

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Santos wins $690M against Fluor over Gladstone LNG project
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-08-11 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

Energy giant Santos has won a dispute over its Gladstone LNG project, described by a court as “litigation on a monumental scale”, securing a $692 million judgment against engineering firm Fluor with the help of four silks.

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Planning law doesn’t bar jurisdictional review bid to Supreme Court, judges say
Construction 2025-08-11 11:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

IGA can pursue its Victoria Supreme Court challenge to a decision allowing up to four supermarkets to operate in Shepparton, with an appeal bench finding the court can review planning decisions for jurisdictional error.

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Developer Goldfields acquires Sorrento Beach resort for $30M
Real Estate 2025-08-11 11:52 pm By Christine Caulfield

Developer Goldfields Group has purchased the Quality Resort in Western Australia’s Sorrento Beach in a $31 million off-market sale.

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Builder can’t wind up Bowral developer unwilling, but not unable, to pay debt
Construction 2025-08-11 11:07 pm By Christine Caulfield

Builder Xela has failed in its bid to wind up the owner of a development to recoup a $776,000 debt owing under the Security of Payment Act, with a court finding that despite an unwillingness to pay, the owner is solvent. 

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New Aim appeals trade secrets loss over employee’s WeChat contacts
Appeals 2025-08-07 11:54 pm By Christine Caulfield

E-commerce merchandise importer New Aim is challenging the dismissal of its trade secrets case against a former employee, who gave the contact details of the company’s suppliers to a competitor after jumping ship.

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