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Damages issue sent back to referee in ‘mega-litigation’ over Ichthys LNG coating
In “mega-litigation” over allegedly defective anti-corrosive coating used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project, a judge has handballed an issue raised by Japanese oil company Inpex about damages calculations back to a referee.
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Renewable hydrogen first product up for certification under GO regime
The federal government is seeking feedback on its proposed GO emissions accounting scheme, which will certify the provenance of low-emissions products and renewable electricity, starting with 'green' hydrogen.
Rex administrators win more time to negotiate airline’s sale
A judge has approved a bid by administrators of Rex to delay the next creditors’ meeting to continue talks with several potential buyers of the regional airline.
With its ‘significant’ reputation, IMDb wins challenge to Zumedia trade mark
Movie database giant IMDb has won a stoush with media company Zumedia, with IP Australia finding Zumedia's ‘DMDb’ trade mark was likely to cause confusion.
Mamamia, News Corp taken to court over medicinal cannabis ads
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has dragged Mamamia and News Corp-owned Body + Soul magazine to Federal Court over alleged unlawful medicinal cannabis advertising.
Judge from Maurice Blackburn puts self-imposed ban on firm’s cases
A judge has recused himself from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building, and has imposed a ban on presiding over any cases involving Maurice Blackburn for a period of time.
No change to Ford class action damages after High Court win
A judge has kept intact a lead applicant’s award of damages in a class action over alleged defective Ford vehicles, following a High Court decision, siding with neither party on what the figure should be.
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Dexus agrees to absorb shareholders’ costs of legal tussle with APAC
Real estate asset manager Dexus will cover the legal costs of shareholders whose stake in Australia Pacific Airports Corporation hangs in the balance, as it reveals a $55 million book value increase.
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Developer loses challenge to Victorian waste-to-energy plant
A real estate developer based in the Victorian town slated as the location for a waste-to-energy plant has lost its challenge to the proposed project.
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Acciona sues insurer Dual for $3M in defects remediation claims
An Acciona unit has sued Dual Australia, claiming the insurer is on the hook for $3 million in remediation for alleged design defects by a subcontractor on a Fulton Hogan quarry in Victoria.