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ASX to oppose derivative suit over CHESS replacement project
The ASX will oppose a shareholder's bid to bring a derivative suit against former officers and directors over its bungled CHESS replacement project, after a judge found directors were involved in misleading investors about the project and hit the exchange with a $20.5 million penalty.
Class action accuses DVA of sharing veterans’ sensitive medical data
The Department of Veterans' Affairs has been hit with a class action for allegedly sharing the sensitive medical and personal data of 300,000 veterans and their families without authorisation.
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Developer sues Suburban Rail Loop Authority over $81M in wasted costs
The developer behind a 14-storey tower in Melbourne's south-east has sued the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, alleging it suffered huge losses and indefinite delay after the authority failed to design around the development and later acquired the underground strata.
NZ Rubgy goes to court over ‘Chiefs’ trade mark
New Zealand Rugby has launched proceedings to stop the Australian Rugby League Commission from using the name ‘PNG Chiefs’ in New Zealand, arguing it could be confused with Super Rugby team ‘The Chiefs’.
Class action targets NSW over $144M in unlawful merchant fees
The NSW government has been hit with a class action alleging it ignored legal advice that merchant fees charged to residents on transactions, which included drivers licence renewal payments and parks passes, were unlawful.
Cochlear hit with shareholder class action over FY26 forecast
Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has been hit with a shareholder class action alleging its FY26 profit forecast failed to disclose challenges in its business. 
Slater & Gordon faces professional negligence suit
Slater & Gordon is facing a professional negligence suit by a client it represented in a work injury claim against Telstra. 
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Belle Property sues franchisee over plans to switch to Buxton
Real estate agency Belle Property is suing its Sandringham branch, alleging the franchisee is threatening to breach its agreement and good faith obligation by jumping to a new franchise network.
Netwealth hit with new class action over First Guardian fund
Superannuation trustee Netwealth has been hit with a second class action linked to its offering of the failed First Guardian fund, in which members sunk $100 million.
Light & Wonder, Aristocrat back in the ring after $190M settlement
Game maker Light & Wonder is facing off again in court against rival Aristocrat, which it recently paid $190 million to for alleged trade secrets theft, seeking discovery to suss out whether it has a patent revocation case.