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Sydney Water claims advice docs privileged in row over $347M land grab
Utility Sydney Water has claimed privilege over hundreds of documents said to reveal advice about its obligations when compulsorily acquiring land, in a dispute with a property owner over 21 hectares of land in Rosehill.
Sippy cup maker Nuby drags Aussie distributor to court
Nuby has taken former distributor Playgro to court to enforce a US judgment, but a messy dispute has emerged over whether the baby products maker can pursue the company when its name is shared with another entity.
Paul Chiodo can’t dodge production of bank statements in Keystone probe
Former Keystone Asset Management director and developer Paul Chiodo will have to produce bank records for himself and family members, after a judge shot down his appeal of a ruling ordering production. 
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Dexus panned by judge for dragging APAC’s ‘cast of thousands’ to court
Dexus' decision to resist an undertaking as part of a deal to temporarily block the compulsory sale of its shares in airport operator APAC has been criticised by a judge for resulting in an "appalling waste" of time and money.
Credit Suisse says Linklaters advice, Deloitte reports shielded by privilege
Credit Suisse is fighting a bid for access to Deloitte reports commissioned by a Swiss law firm and advice from Linklaters, in litigation against insurers over the collapse of supply chain finance company Greensill Capital. 
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NSW Port Authority fends off $300M suit over Glebe Island lease
A judge has dismissed a case brought by a sand importer against the Port Authority of NSW seeking to recoup alleged lost profits and reliance damages falling from a lease agreement for a multi-user facility in the Sydney harbour. 
Cosmetic surgery class action can amend case two months out from trial
A class action against cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer, his clinic and a number of his colleagues has won court approval to amend its case two weeks out from trial.
CMC dodges bid for Baker McKenzie invoices amid class action security push
CMC Markets has avoided production of unredacted solicitors' invoices to support a bid for $8.6 million to cover costs in a class action, despite the applicant arguing the trading platform's legal team was "top-heavy” and the security application unprecedented.
Trike maker blames lawyers for admissions in Target recall case
Children's ride-on toys manufacturer Smart Trike wants to withdraw admissions it made in a dispute with Target over a convertible stroller recall, blaming its lawyers for what it says was an error.
Developer of masterplan suburb lobs cross-claims against contractors
Four contractors are facing cross-claims in a class action against developer Mulpha over a 683-lot development in Glenmore Park.