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Kmart says ‘no reasonable basis’ for Uyghur forced labour claims
Kmart is fighting a discovery bid by a representative body for members of the Uyghur ethnic minority, saying there is “no reasonable basis” for believing it misled the public about alleged modern slavery risks in its supply chain.
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Dexus acquires stake in Moorebank industrial estate for $50M
Dexus’ industrial real estate trust has bought a half-stake in an industrial estate in NSW for $49.6 million from its manager. 
‘No sex’ and other rules make Uber an employer, court told
Uber drivers seeking to challenge their classification as independent contractors have argued the rideshare giant had “highly prescriptive” rules on how to behave towards customers, including 'no touching' and 'no sex' rules. 
Macquarie fights ‘unclear and unfair’ changes to Nuix class action
Macquarie is fighting a bid to amend a class action over an alleged misleading prospectus for Nuix’s $1.8 billion IPO only months out from trial, calling the changes “unclear and unfair”. 
Zenith Energy accused of infringing patents for renewable grid system
Danish company Vestesen Hybrid Energy has taken Zenith Energy to court for allegedly infringing its patented system for operating an electrical grid where energy is generated by a fluctuating renewable energy source. 
Sydney barrister sues law firm for $1M in alleged unpaid fees
A Sydney barrister has taken a law firm to court, alleging it owes him $1 million in unpaid fees for his work on almost 40 cases. But the firm argues the fee agreements are void.
7-Eleven class action members drop fight over cut of $98M settlement
Four group members have resolved their challenges to settlement payouts in a franchisee class action against 7-Eleven, and a judge has accepted he need not review the confidential deals. 
Strongroom AI director claims self-incrimination privilege in EVP case
A director of med tech start-up Strongroom AI is claiming privilege against self-incrimination in a case by venture capital firm EVP seeking to recoup its $10.4 million investment.
Blue Sky class action solicitor grilled over timing of case amendments
A law firm partner working on a shareholder class action over the collapse of Blue Sky Alternative Investments has faced cross-examination by counsel for auditor EY over alleged delays in seeking to amend the case.
‘Clear abuse of trust’: High Court tosses appeals by Obeids, Macdonald
The High Court has dismissed appeals brought by Labor politicians Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid, and his son Moses Obeid, which challenged their convictions for conspiracy to rig a mining exploration tender.