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Blooms the Chemist loses appeal in dispute with Pharmacy Council
Blooms the Chemist can't overturn a decision from the Pharmacy Council of NSW blocking the registration of a chemist, with a judge finding there was no evidence Blooms would not have a financial interest in the business.
Cosmetic surgeon too ill to comply with class action timetable, court told
The Victorian Supreme Court has granted cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer an extension to provide discovery  in a class action against him and his clinic after hearing he was facing medical issues.
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Developer Mayfield gets ACCC support in case against NSW Ports
The competition regulator is seeking to intervene in Mayfield Development's appeal to the High Court in a case the developer says could have "startling" consequences.
ACCC wants in on developer’s High Court case over NSW Ports
Having lost a challenge to privatisation agreements by NSW Ports, the competition regulator wants to intervene in a High Court appeal by Mayfield Developments, which failed in its own case against the port authority.
Barrister in Banksia class action can’t keep committal hearing under wraps
Former barrister Norman O’Bryan has lost his bid to suppress reporting on the hearing where he was committed to stand trial for criminal offences related to his role in the Banksia class action, with a magistrate finding the orders would be “futile”.
Banksia class action silk pleads not guilty, committed to stand trial
Former senior barrister Norman O’Bryan has pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges in connection with his role as counsel for the Banksia Securities class action.
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Buildcorp can revise cross-claims in Star Entertainment’s $4M suit
A judge has largely given the go-ahead to Buildcorp Group's proposed amendments to cross-claims as trial gets under way in a case over aluminium cladding at Star Entertainment's Sydney casino.
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In loss for landowners, High Court says foreign tax law valid
The High Court has approved the imposition of additional land tax on non-residents and foreign-owned entities, finding that the Commonwealth government had the power to limit the application of international tax agreements.
US commentator Candace Owens loses High Court visa challenge
The High Court has upheld a decision to refuse a visa for conservative US commentator Candace Owens, finding the Migration Act's character test did not infringe on the Constitution's implied freedom of political communication.
Mayne Pharma wins suit over Cosette’s termination of $672M takeover
Mayne Pharma has won a dispute with US drug maker Cosette over the termination of a $672 million merger agreement, with a judge finding Mayne did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations by failing to disclose a letter from the US FDA sooner.