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ADCO scores win in row with Boroondara over Kew building collapse
ADCO Constructions did not agree to guarantee work done by its subsidiary on the Kew Recreation Centre, a court has found, limiting Boroondara City Council’s options following a roof collapse. 
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Cobalt wins injunction in fight over $8M contract for Collingwood development
The builder of the Duke apartment complex in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood has blocked the property developer from accessing a bank guarantee, with a judge finding there were serious issues to be tried over payments under their $8 million contract.
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Cobolt fights Duke developer’s recourse to security in feud over project
The builder of the Duke apartment complex in the inner city Melbourne suburb of Collingwood wants a court to block the property developer from accessing a bank guarantee as their dispute over the project continues.
Split High Court says proportionate liability claims apply in arbitration
The High Court has issued a ruling that significantly alters the playing field in domestic commercial arbitration, finding that proportionate liability defences can apply despite limitations on claimants joining third parties to disputes.
High Court to weigh in on whether finger pointing allowed in arbitration
The High Court has agreed to weigh in on whether proportionate liability defences can be applied in the context of commercial arbitration.
Transurban’s West Gate Tunnel dispute with CPB, John Holland goes to arbitration
A judge has ordered that disputes arising between Transurban and a group of contractors over the discovery of toxic PFAS chemicals in the soil at the site of the multi-billion dollar West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne be sent to arbitration.