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‘Extraordinary’: Judge tosses OC’s bid for details from Max Build after evidence thrown out
Its evidence was ruled inadmissible and it briefed new counsel, but that doesn't entitle the owners corporation of a Sydney apartment building to more details of Max Build's contract case, a judge has said.
GrainCorp resolves bid for personal costs against class action solicitor
Agricultural giant Graincorp has resolved an application for personal costs against a solicitor, which it sought after trial in a class action over alleged noise and odour pollution from a Victorian factory was vacated and an in-principle settlement did not proceed. 
Bupa class action dodges summary dismissal application
A class action against Bupa alleging the aged care provider failed to provide promised levels of care to residents can proceed, with a judge finding the case is not "fatally flawed".
Defamation lawyer must replead parts of defence to barrister’s case over fees
A barrister who is suing solicitor Rebekah Giles over fees for work on a defamation case against Nine has been partially successful in her bid to strike out sections of Giles' defence.
Atanaskovic Hartnell can’t appeal stay of costs win against media mogul
Law firm Atanaskovic Hartnell can't appeal a stay of a costs order in its dispute with media mogul Bruce Gordon, with an appeals court saying disputes fuelled by their “mutual animus” should not be encouraged. 
iPhone note counts as businessman’s will, appeals court says
An appeals court has found a note left on the iPhone of a late businessman with an estate worth over $13 million counts as his last will and testament.
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WestConnex class action set for hearing on discontinuance
The lead plaintiffs in a class action over the compulsory acquisition of land for the WestConnex road project will press on with a bid to discontinue the case, telling a judge they have exhausted all options for funding.
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Developer gets another shot at demolishing Paddington boarding house
A Sydney developer has successfully challenged a decision which rejected its plans to demolish a 32-room boarding house for the construction of four luxury residences in Paddington, with a judge calling the decision "personal and idiosyncratic".
Class action targets government’s ‘unlawful’ card payment surcharges
Fresh off a record settlement for the Robodebt scandal, the government is facing a new class action over a law that retroactively allowed it to impose card payment surcharges, which the suit says amounts to unjust enrichment.
IMARC activist awarded damages in pepper spray class action
The lead applicant in a class action challenging Victoria Police's use of capsicum spray during a protest over the International Mining and Resources Conference in 2019 has been awarded $54,000 in damages.