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Boral’s recusal bid a bust ahead of SafeWork trial
Construction 2025-10-28 11:48 pm By Christine Caulfield

Refusing to sit out a criminal trial against Boral Cement, a judge has said his sentencing of an engineering firm that pleaded guilty in the SafeWork NSW case did not disqualify him.

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ACCC seeks penalty of up to $13M for Qteq’s attempted cartel conduct
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-10-27 11:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC has asked a judge to slap Queensland-based mining equipment company Qteq with a penalty of between $11 million and $13 million after he found the company and its chairman attempted to engage in cartel conduct. 

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Marsh appeals ruling blocking it from pursuing Greensill claims in UK court
Appeals 2025-10-27 1:03 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Insurer Marsh wants the Full Federal Court to overturn a ruling barring it from pursuing claims in a UK court over the failure of Greensill Capital.

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Adviser banned as ASIC probes $526M investment into Shield, First Guardian
ASIC 2025-10-27 11:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

ASIC has secured an interim injunction against financial adviser Ferras Merhi, whose network of advisers is accused of leading thousands of clients to invest $526 million into two failed funds.

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Film producer’s behavior made Rebel Wilson ‘uneasy’, court told
Defamation 2025-10-27 11:07 pm By Christine Caulfield

Actor and director Rebel Wilson says she was bullied by producers on her directorial debut ‘The Deb’ after she complained about the film’s budget and conduct toward the lead actress that made her “uneasy”.

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JB Hi-Fi can’t get closure in class action over ‘worthless’ warranties
Class Actions 2025-10-24 4:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

JB Hi-Fi has lost its bid for soft class closure orders in a class action on behalf of eight million customers, with a judge finding it would likely lead to conflicts of interest and a “post-settlement wave” of late registrations.

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EY partner terminated over bar fight loses lawsuit
Employment 2025-10-24 11:48 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An Ernst & Young tax partner who was terminated from the partnership over his involvement in a bar fight has lost his lawsuit against the firm, with a judge finding the partnership agreement extended to private conduct.

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Ceerose loses challenge to report in defects fight over lux Sydney high-rise
Construction 2025-10-27 11:54 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The builder and developer of Sydney’s ‘The Eliza’ apartment building have lost their challenge to a referee report that found it was reasonable for the owners to block them from rectifying defects.

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Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
Defamation 2025-10-24 3:41 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to “unapologetically defame” MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.

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Liquidators of NSW prestige homes biz scolded for late funding approval bid
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-10-27 11:36 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has criticised the liquidators of a collapsed luxury homes business for a three-month delay in seeking court approval for a litigation funding agreement, warning other liquidators that they should apply for funding in advance.

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