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Claim against funds manager struck out in FSM case against Ray White, Mallesons
A fund manager has succeeded in striking out claims it was knowingly involved in an uncommercial loan scheme, in a case by FSM Development liquidators that also targets Ray White and Mallesons.
‘Who is looking at them?’: ASIC chair calls for regulation of Big 4
In her first speech as chair of ASIC, Sarah Court has called for regulation of Big 4 accounting firms in the wake of the KPMG whistleblower scandal and warned the collapse of property developer Bathla may be the “first significant crack” in the private credit market.
Ex-Kyckr CEO fights Richard White’s ‘tactical’ bid for costs
The former CEO of money laundering software company Kyckr is fighting Richard White’s bid for all his costs, after the judge said that she “abandoned” her previous statement of claim. 
Judge ‘can’t understand’ class action’s damages case over Coles discounts
A judge is confused by a class action’s case for damages against Coles, after he found that the supermarket chain misled consumers through its 'Down Down' discount campaign. 
McDonald’s franchisees need to ‘fish or cut bait’ in class action, judge says
McDonald’s franchisees named in an underpayments class action over alleged unpaid pre and post-shift work by managers need to decide by the end of the year whether they wish to be bound by agreed facts for the initial trial, a judge has said.
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Judge rejects ‘fishing exercise’ claim in Australia Towers cladding case
A judge has rejected the NSW government's challenge to subpoena over notices and fire control orders concerning allegedly combustible aluminium composite cladding in a case brought by the owners at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park. 
JLL execs can bring unfair dismissal claims after lawyer’s error
Two former executives at Jones Lang LaSalle can bring unfair dismissal claims against the real estate giant, despite a solicitor’s error meaning the cases were technically out of time.
Firms cashing in on Victoria’s GCO regime will face higher costs, lawyers say
Class action firms reaping the benefits of contingency fees should brace for more high-dollar security for costs applications, on top of the reputational risks of having their finances aired in court, defence lawyers told Lawyerly. 
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Court won’t toss $694M suit over Sydney, Brisbane developments
A judge has refused summary judgment in a $694 million suit by a company controlled by Chinese state-owned developer Beijing Capital Land against the director of developer Arden Group alleging it defaulted on loans linked to residential developments in Sydney and Brisbane. 
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Judge pushes off urgent brumby cull challenge after 1 am hearing
A judge has pushed off the hearing of an urgent application filed overnight against the NSW government to halt a brumby cull at the Yuraygir National Park, after the state did not appear at a 1 am hearing.