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Insider trader Rodney Forrest wins appeal of prison sentence
An appeals court has shaved nine months off ex-investment banker Rodney Forrest's prison sentence for insider trading, after he accessed confidential information from the computer of Platinum Asset Management's chairman about a takeover offer.
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Keystone-linked developer loses appeal over $158M freeze on property
A developer linked to Keystone Asset Management has failed to persuade the Full Federal Court to exempt three family trusts from a $158 million freezing order.
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Oscars acquires Hotel Diplomat from bankrupt publican Jon Adgemis
A Potts Point hotel previously owned by former pub baron Jon Adgemis has reportedly been sold to hospitality group Oscars for $20 million.
Strip search class action stuck in fight with NSW over damages
Months after its applicant was awarded $93,000 in damages for an "egregious" strip search at a music festival, a class action is locked in a new battle over the assessment of group member damages, accusing NSW of trying to relitigate the case.
ASIC wraps up disclosure breach case against Rex without calling CEO
ASIC has wrapped up its case against regional airline Rex without evidence from its former executive chairman, who reversed course this week and admitted he misled investors and breached his directors duties.
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Qube, developer can’t revive $20M suit over contaminated land
A Qube unit and a developer have lost their bid to revive a $20 million suit against the Department of Defence over asbestos contamination at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, with an appeals court finding the department wasn't required to return the land to "pristine" condition.
IAG fights bid to expand shareholder class action
IAG is fighting a shareholder class action's bid to amend against the case to include a new damages claim, telling the court the insurer already understands the case against it.
Melbourne Rebels directors drop case against ATO
A case launched by the directors of the defunct Melbourne Rebels against the club's administrators, which sought to avoid liability for players' PAYG tax, has been discontinued.
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Heworth must give docs in $77M Balmain Leagues Club land grab suit
A unit of developer Heworth has lost its bid to set aside a notice to produce served by Transport for NSW in relation to its claim for compensation over the compulsory acquisition of the Balmain Leagues Club site.
Rebels accuses Rugby Australia of ‘cowardly betrayal’, as trial kicks off
Trial has kicked off in the defunct super rugby team Melbourne Rebels' Federal Court fight against Rugby Australia, with the club accusing the league of a "cowardly betrayal".