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Steller directors deny they intended to make $120M guarantee
Former directors of Steller Developments have told a court they did not intend to guarantee the company's debt in the event of bankruptcy, as trial kicked off in proceedings by the collapsed Melbourne developer's liquidators. 
AGL appeals $25M penalty for overcharging welfare recipients
Energy company AGL is fighting a $25 million penalty imposed by a court for continuing to deduct payments from hundreds of welfare recipients after their accounts were closed.
High Court declines Opal Tower insurers special leave bid
The High Court has declined to hear an appeal by insurers over coverage for the class action defence costs of Opal Tower's consultant engineer.
Former Star execs ignored ‘brazen’ money laundering risks, court told
On day one of trial in ASIC's case accusing ten Star executives of turning a blind eye to money laundering, the court heard about a blue esky bag full of cash and people hiding under blankets to avoid CCTV.
High Court won’t hear contempt appeal by Clive Palmer’s nephew
The High Court has rejected Clive Palmer's nephew bid for review of a decision that rejected his bid to dodge contempt proceedings.
High Court to hear case to revive Sydney light rail class action
The High Court has agreed to weigh in on when uncommon use of land amounts to a nuisance in a class action by small business owners over Sydney's light rail construction.
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Meriton contractor wins case over combustible panels on Brisbane’s Infinity Tower
A tribunal has refused to order a contractor to remove external sunscreens on Meriton's 70-storey Infinity Tower in the Brisbane CBD, despite finding they were made of combustible aluminum composite panels.
Class action accuses NSW developer, council of negligence
A class action has been filed against a NSW luxury developer and a local council by property owners alleging the land selected for a 683-lot project was unfit for residential development.
Defunct Westpac unit RAMS settles trade mark dispute with fund manager
Defunct Westpac mortgage broker RAMS has reached a settlement in a trade mark stoush with fund manager Real Asset Management.