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Court tosses $6.1M win for off-the-plan buyer of high-rise penthouses
A developer has succeeded in overturning a ruling that it owes $6.1 million in damages to an off-the-plan buyer after it sold two Brisbane penthouses to other buyers for more than double the original contract price.
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NextDC faces new class action investigation after FY27 downgrade
A second law firm is investigating a potential class action against AI data centre operator NextDC over last month's ASX announcement revealing a $140 million hit to its FY27 revenue.
Judge OKs $30M settlement in RAMS franchisee class action
A judge has approved a $29.6 million settlement in a class action against Westpac’s former home lending business RAMS, including $4 million in legal costs and a $12 million funding commission. 
ASIC sues Falcon Capital directors over First Guardian fund
The securities regulator has launched proceedings against the former directors of Falcon Capital, the latest action by ASIC over the First Guardian Master Fund, which collapsed in 2024 taking $600 million in investor funds with it. 
Gilbert + Tobin denied full access to NZ docs in fight over ‘Oro’ trade mark
A New Zealand judge has refused to grant Gilbert + Tobin full access to confidential documents in a trade mark stoush between coffee makers Cantarella and Lavazza, saying the issue should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Trilogy Funds’ ring trade marks removed for non-use
US-based investment firm StepStone has won the removal of two ring trade marks held by Trilogy Funds, with a delegate finding the Australian fund manager's use of the ring within the name 'Trilogy' differed from the registered marks.
Engineer who helped develop fracking tech loses $1.43M buyout bid
A chemical engineer who helped develop patented technology to prevent pollution from fracking operations has failed in his bid to be bought out by the company for $1.43 million, with a judge rejecting his claims of shareholder oppression.
Carnival fights to knock $1M off costs in Ruby Princess class action
Cruise ship operator Carnival is fighting a lead applicant’s bid for $8 million in costs in a class action over a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess, saying the counsel fees are too high.
‘Sick and tired’ judge grants extension in case against Sydney Uni academics
A judge has given the applicants in a case accusing two Sydney University academics of antisemitic comments more time to file a strike-out bid after a default, but said he was "sick and tired" of lawyers seeking forgiveness instead of permission.
Ex-Melbourne Football Club CEO alleges whistleblower violations
The former CEO of Melbourne Football Club alleges he was terminated because he raised concerns about underpayments and a consultant engaged by the club, in violation of whistleblower protections.