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Newron wins discovery for potential suit over Parkinson’s drug Xadago
Suspecting infringement of patents for its Parkinson's drug, Xadago, biopharmaceutical company Newron has won preliminary discovery of documents from generic drug maker Arrotex Pharmaceuticals.
Group members to get half of $110M BHP shareholder class action settlement
The funder and law firms that ran a shareholder class action against BHP over the collapse of the company's Samarco Fundão dam in Brazil will seek approval for deductions that will see half of the $110 million settlement go to group members. 
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Arada’s Australian boss can’t shut down vote on his termination
The managing director of the Australian arm of property developer Arada has lost his bid to bar a vote on his termination as he and the group's CEO sling allegations of misconduct and dishonesty. 
Isuzu’s appeal falls short in trade secrets spat with Directed Electronics
Isuzu has lost an appeal bid to shut down a lawsuit by car alarm company Directed Electronics over alleged trade secrets theft, after an earlier case left it with a $169 million damages bill.
Nine says Al Muderis defamation appeal can’t be heard over 10 days
Nine has asked for more details of celebrity surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis' challenge to the dismissal of his defamation case against the broadcaster, and says 10 days is not enough to hear the appeal.
‘Very concerned’: Judge wants to hear from late EML class action members
A judge has adjourned a hearing seeking approval of a $37.35 million settlement in a shareholder class action against EML Payments over concerns about the exclusion of late registrants and claims.
NSW Police to appeal ruling in strip search class action
The NSW government is planning to appeal a ruling that ordered it to pay $93,000 in damages to the lead plaintiff in a class action over police strip search at music festivals.
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Heran Group loses round against builder over $128M Main Beach development
A Heran Group unit has lost its challenge to orders that $4.8 million be paid to a Queensland builder from an escrow account held by HWL Ebsworth amid an appeal in its dispute over a $128 million contract for beachfront apartments. 
Ex-Webjet lawyer was axed after questioning CEO’s resume: suit
The former chief legal counsel of online travel agency Webjet is suing her former employer, claiming she was  bullied, excluded from work and eventually sacked after raising concerns about the work history of its CEO.
WiseTech office raided in probe of Richard White share trades
WiseTech's Sydney office has been raided by federal police and the corporate regulator as part of an investigation into share trading by its billionaire chairman and founder Richard White and three others.