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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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RAMS ordered to pay $20M penalty in ASIC case
Financial Services 2025-10-24 11:02 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Defunct Westpac home loan unit RAMS has been hit with a $20 million penalty after admitting to widespread misconduct at its franchises over a four-year period.

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ASIC seeks injunction against adviser linked to $520M in Shield, First Guardian investments
ASIC 2025-10-23 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASIC wants an injunction against a financial adviser whose “honey pot” marketing allegedly led to 6,000 clients pumping over $520 million into the collapsed Shield and First Guardian funds. 

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Johns Lyng top execs dragged into suit over $75M sale of retailer
M&A 2025-10-23 3:38 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Two senior Johns Lyng Group executives have been dragged into a dispute over the $75 million sale of Nike franchisee Retail Prodigy Group.

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APAC wins bid to push back trial in fight with Dexus over airport sale
Aviation 2025-10-24 11:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Airport operator Australia Pacific Airports Corporation has won its bid to delay an upcoming trial in a dispute with Dexus over alleged breaches of a shareholder deed, after the real estate asset manager discovered 20,000 documents only last week. 

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