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Gunns creditor returns to High Court in protracted spat with liquidators
A creditor of defunct forestry giant Gunns Plantations has filed a High Court challenge after it didn't pay the company a $1.2 million judgment that confirmed the peak indebtedness rule does not apply in insolvency law.
Activists drop legal challenge to New Acland coal mine
An environmental group has dropped its court fight over the expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland, saying the case -- which went to the High Court -- had taken a heavy financial toll.
G8 Education on hook for ex-chair’s criminal defence costs
A court has ordered ASX-listed childcare company G8 Education to advance the legal costs of its embattled former chair, Jennifer Hutson, who faces a criminal trial next month.
Add-on insurance class action against Allianz settles for $170M
A class action against Allianz over alleged junk add-on insurance has settled for $170 million, with two law firms set to take 25 per cent of the payout under a group costs order. 
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Lander & Rogers faces client lawsuit over $2.9M bill
A former Lander & Rogers client that was hit with a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction matter has taken the firm to court, calling its costs disclosures “grossly inadequate”. 
Russian aluminium giant appeals Rio Tinto war sanctions case to High Court
Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.
Maker of Crocs Jibbitz settles patent case over alleged knock-offs
Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories. 
Appeals challenge declassing orders in COVID-19 insurance class actions
Law firm Gordon Legal has filed appeals after a judge ordered the declassing of several proceedings over COVID-19 business interruption losses.
Bulldogs take fight over damages for fan’s abuse to High Court
The Western Bulldogs, formerly the Footscray Football Club, has launched a High Court challenge to a $6 million award to a fan who was sexually abused by a club volunteer.
Origin Energy hit with $12M in penalties
Origin Energy has submitted to $12 million in penalties over breaches of its life support obligations, including deregistering or disconnecting premises where someone was receiving life support.