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Star says it can’t afford $400M penalty sought by AUSTRAC
AUSTRAC wants Star to pay a $400 million penalty for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, while the company claims a penalty of more than $100 million would tip it into liquidation. 
ASIC takes Resimac to court for ‘one size fits all’ approach to hardship claims
New enforcement action by the corporate regulator accuses home loan manager Resimac of letting down thousands of financially struggling customers who filed hardship applications.
Court orders HCF to pay $750K for misleading life insurance term
HCF Life insurance has been hit with a $750,000 penalty for including a pre-existing condition term in a life insurance policy, which a judge found was likely to mislead.
Citing financial uncertainty, Star says trial in AUSTRAC case should not wait
Embattled casino operator The Star says a trial in AUSTRAC's case should not be delayed until the finalisation of a $300 million buyout offer from Balley’s, as suggested by the financial crimes watchdog.
High Court to hear designer’s trade mark fight with Katy Perry
The High Court has agreed to hear an Australian fashion designer's appeal in a long-running trade mark dispute with pop star Katy Perry.
AUSTRAC wants intel in Entain case kept out of criminal hands
AUSTRAC has sought to suppress parts of its case against the operator of online gambling sites Ladbrokes and Neds, arguing the information should not get into the hands of criminals. 
‘Too dangerous’: Judge wants express waiver to hear AUSTRAC’s case against Star
A judge hearing two enforcement cases by regulators against embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has flagged the potential appearance of bias if he continues to preside over both proceedings.
In class action defence, Isuzu denies cars contained ‘defeat device’
Japanese car maker Isuzu has struck back at a class action, arguing Isuzu D-Max and MU-X cars sold in Australia did not contain the features of so-called defeat devices used to cheat on emissions tests.
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Lendlease abandons $10M land claim in fight with Macarthur-Onslow family
Lendlease has abandoned its bid to purchase a parcel of land owned by one of Australia’s oldest families for well below market value as part of its project to develop 6,700 homes in Campbelltown, Sydney.
Initial Isuzu class action trial to focus on whether emissions ‘cheat’ device existed
A judge hearing a class action against Isuzu will deal first with whether its cars were fitted with so-called defeat devices, in the latest class action alleging a car maker cheated on emissions tests.