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Mulpha can’t strike out class action over Mulgoa Rise development
Class Actions 2025-09-11 11:11 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The developer of a 683-lot project in Glenmore Park, NSW has lost its bid to strike out parts of a class action by owners and investors alleging the land on which the development sits is unsuitable for residential construction.

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ASIC appeals strike-out failure in Clive Palmer case
ASIC 2025-09-11 11:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASIC is trying again to strike out mining magnate Clive Palmer’s case over examinations conducted by the corporate regulator, after a judge found the case was sufficiently clear. 

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HWL Ebsworth accused of ‘fishing expedition’ in case over Belmore development
Construction 2025-09-12 11:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Developer Belmore 88 has successfully opposed discovery sought by HWL Ebsworth, after arguing its former solicitor was on a “fishing expedition” in a case by investors who claim they are both liable for lost money in connection with developments in western Sydney. 

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Hunter Water on hook for $1M in damages for townhouse block flooding
Construction 2025-09-12 11:51 pm By Cindy Cameronne

NSW government-owned utility Hunter Water has been ordered to pay $1.2 million in damages to 118 owners in a townhouse block in Newcastle for flooding caused by a burst water main. 

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Developer accused of negligence can’t strike out class action over Glenmore Park development
Construction 2025-09-11 11:19 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The developer of a 683-lot project in Glenmore Park, NSW has lost its bid to strike out parts of a class action by owners and investors alleging the land on which the development sits is unsuitable for residential construction.

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Fortescue, Element Zero come to blows over discovery again, raising judge’s ire
Intellectual Property 2025-09-10 2:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has expressed frustration over the fourth discovery fight this year in Fortescue’s trade secrets case against Element Zero, as the green iron startup claims its bigger rival is trying to drag out the litigation.

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Developer wins bid to drop out of cladding class action, one year after trial
Class Actions 2025-09-10 1:54 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The developer of a tower in Mascot which is said to contain combustible cladding can opt out of a class action against 3A Composites and Halifax to bring its own claim for $15 million.

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BHP settles shareholder class action over Brazil dam collapse for $110M
Securities 2025-09-09 10:49 am By Cindy Cameronne

A shareholder class action over BHP’s disclosures about a Brazilian dam that collapsed 10 years ago has settled for $110 million on the eve of trial, one of a handful of class actions to settle for over $100 million. 

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Building materials giant CSR hits back at competition case over COVID-19 price increases
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-09-09 11:13 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Saint Gobain-owned CSR has hit back at building insulation distributor Consolidated Energy’s claims it engaged in anti-competitive conduct by increasing its prices during COVID-19, saying the cost increases were due to events beyond its control. 

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Growthbuilt hits back at $92M claim over Darlinghurst development
Construction 2025-09-10 11:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Builder Growthbuilt has struck back in a $91.7 million lawsuit over the Oxford & Foley mixed use development in Darlinghurst, Sydney, claiming the project’s financier failed to act in good faith and pointing the finger at its subcontractors. 

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