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Clock’s ticking for Rex directors as ASIC opens disclosure breach case
Four directors of regional airline Rex are set to decide this week whether they will remain silent in the face of allegations by the corporate regulator that they misled investors about the company’s financial position. 
Melbourne Rebels directors drop case against ATO
A case launched by the directors of the defunct Melbourne Rebels against the club's administrators, which sought to avoid liability for players' PAYG tax, has been discontinued.
Bodum loses case against Maxwell & Williams despite ‘conscious imitation’
Danish glassware brand Bodum has lost its intellectual propety suit against Maxwell & Williams, despite a court finding the homewares company's coffee glasses were a “conscious imitation” of Bodum's products. 
Pianist’s case against MSO to clarify contractor rights, court hears
A case by a concert pianist whose performance was cancelled after public remarks about Israel’s conduct in Gaza will clarify whether organisations can contract out of discrimination protections, a trial has heard.
Rebels accuses Rugby Australia of ‘cowardly betrayal’, as trial kicks off
Trial has kicked off in the defunct super rugby team Melbourne Rebels' Federal Court fight against Rugby Australia, with the club accusing the league of a "cowardly betrayal".
Snaffle operator hit with $33.5M penalty for inflated prices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has won a $33.5 million penalty against the operator of online retailer Snaffle for charging consumers inflated prices and overcharging on credit contracts.
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HWL Ebsworth settles investors’ case over Belmore development
Investors have settled a case against HWL Ebsworth and a former partner that alleged the firm was liable for lost money in connection with projects by property developer Belmore 88.
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Judge tosses appeal by Sun Legal client who won $1.2M over hotel advice
A judge has tossed a 117-ground appeal by a former Sun Legal client who was awarded over $1.2 million after his solicitor was found to have failed to give proper advice about a Victoria hotel purchase.
In landmark ruling, Full Court finds Giggle for Girls discriminated against trans woman
The Full Court has found women-only social media app Giggle for Girls committed direct discrimination on the basis of gender identity by excluding a transgender woman from the platform and slapped its founder with aggravated damages for repeated misgendering during trial.
Full Court tosses appeal in live exports class action
The Full Federal Court has dismissed an appeal in a class action over the government’s 2011 live exports ban, which will have consequences for the damages that can be awarded to cattle exporters.