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Nine says Al Muderis defamation appeal can’t be heard over 10 days
Nine has asked for more details of celebrity surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis' challenge to the dismissal of his defamation case against the broadcaster, and says 10 days is not enough to hear the appeal.
Herald Sun wants to shut down Groth privacy case before trial
The publisher of the Herald Sun has filed a strike-out application against novel privacy claims by the wife of Victorian Liberals' deputy leader Sam Groth, saying it was exempt as a news outlet.
FWO may revise Super Retail underpayments suit after Coles ruling
The Fair Work Ombudsman is considering amending its underpayments case against Rebel Sport owner Super Retail Group, following a significant ruling in underpayments proceedings against Woolworths and Coles.
Janssen sues Juno over patent for schizophrenia drug Invega
J&J-owned Janssen Pharmaceutica has sued Juno Pharmaceuticals, alleging the Australian off-patent drug maker is threatening to infringe its patent for a schizophrenia drug by seeking to list its own products on the PBS.
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Rio Tinto mulls closure of Australia’s largest aluminium smelter
Mining giant Rio Tinto is considering ceasing operations at Australia's largest aluminium smelter amid rising energy costs.
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Boral’s recusal bid a bust ahead of SafeWork trial
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.
EY partner terminated over bar fight loses lawsuit
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.
RAMS ordered to pay $20M penalty in ASIC case
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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Acciona weighs claims against Veolia, as $224M WTE plant spat ramps up
Spanish infrastructure firm Acciona is mulling cross-claims against contractor Veolia Australia after losing its fight to move their dispute over the Kwinana waste-to-energy project west, a court has heard.
Mastercard can appeal privilege waiver ruling in ACCC’s case
Mastercard can pursue an appeal of a ruling for the competition regulator requiring the credit card giant to hand over communications about its agreements with retailers, which are at the centre of a misuse of market power case.