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Contractors dragged into Deakin University’s suit against Hansen Yuncken
A number of contractors have been added by builder Hansen Yuncken to a $14.3 million dollar lawsuit by Deakin University over alleged building defects at its Burwood campus.
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Billionaire developer Bob Ell was ‘very abusive’ to long-time exec, court hears
A court has ordered companies in billionaire Bob Ell's Leda Group to pay a senior executive $178,000 for terminating his retainer without adequate notice, ending what the court heard was an abusive working relationship.
Sydney Trains in ‘fruitful’ talks with union in pay dock dispute, court told
A court has heard Sydney Trains has had "fruitful" discussions with the Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union in a dispute over claims the train operator docked the pay of drivers who took part in protected industrial action.
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ARENA pledges $44.9M for Calix green steel plant
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has committed $44.9 million to support Calix's development of a green steel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology.
Qantas class action over flight credits blasts airline’s ‘wholly inadequate’ discovery
A class action against Qantas has characterised the airline’s document discovery as “wholly inadequate” and is resisting a bid by the airline for six more months to produce senior management emails.
Louis Vuitton data breach hits Australian customers
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has disclosed a recent data breach has affected Australian customers, exposing personal information such as name, birth date, consumer preferences and contact details.
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Appeal challenges WA EPA approval for Hemi gold project
Northern Star’s $1.3 billion Hemi gold project in the Pilbara is facing a challenge to the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s decision to green light the project.
Judge raises concerns Blue Sky shareholder class action ‘drifting’
A judge has expressed worries that a class action against EY and collapsed Blue Sky Alternative Investments is “drifting” amid concerns from the defendants about "indulgent" discovery and potentially “significant” pleading changes.
Solicitor removed from roll over profanity-laden emails to Mills Oakley
A Sydney lawyer who sent profanity-laden emails to a Mills Oakley partner during a dispute with the Salvation Army and his mother-in-law over payment of a refundable deposit has been struck off the roll.
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Indigenous group to get cut of profits in first-of-its-kind BESS deal
Ashurst has advised renewable energy company AMPYR Australia on a novel equity partnership and participation model with the Aboriginal community for a battery energy storage system in NSW's Central Western Slops region.