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McDonald’s rest breaks class action ‘gone backwards’, court told
A class action against McDonald’s alleging workers were not given mandatory rest breaks has “gone backwards” after the fast food giant withdrew previously agreed facts, a court has heard. 
Olam Agri offers to divest Queensland Cotton gin to acquire Namoi Cotton
Olam Agri Holdings has offered to divest its Queensland cotton gin and a 20 per cent holding in a leading Australian cotton classing company to win approval for its takeover of Namoi Cotton.
Law firm wins reversal of $16M judgment in client’s breach of duty case
An appeals court has overturned a $16 million judgment against a law firm, finding it did not breach its duties when acting for a lender that provided financing to a client.
Merivale reaches new class action settlement after first deal scrapped
Hospitality giant Merivale has reached a revised settlement in an employment class action, five months after the lead applicant's unusual move to renege on an earlier deal.
AI next big issue in construction, says new Colin Biggers & Paisley partner
The construction industry is bracing for new risks brought about by the use of artificial intelligence in design and planning of large projects, says a new partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley. 
Ex-MP Andrew Laming tells High Court fine for Facebook posts ‘excessive’
Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming has gone to the High Court after being hit with a $40,000 fine for failing to disclose that he was behind three politically motivated Facebook posts.
CSR Bradford to hand over docs for possible competition case
Building insulation supplier CSR Bradford will provide discovery to Consolidated Energy after the independent distributor foreshadowed action alleging misuse of market power. 
Lawyers ‘made themselves protagonists’ in Super Retail case, court told
Super Retail Group has sought production of communications between two former executives and their solicitors ahead of a fight to disqualify the lawyers from acting in the employment dispute. 
High Court refuses special leave in Syria repatriation fight
Human rights group Save the Children has lost its fight to release Australians held in a Syrian refugee camp after the High Court refused its special leave bid. 
Ex-Linchpin director loses appeal of $150,000 penalty
The director of collapsed investment firm Linchpin Capital has lost his challenge to a $150,000 penalty, with an appeals court dismissing his arguments as “carping criticism”.