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Buildcorp can revise cross-claims in Star Entertainment’s $4M suit
A judge has largely given the go-ahead to Buildcorp Group's proposed amendments to cross-claims as trial gets under way in a case over aluminium cladding at Star Entertainment's Sydney casino.
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Brookfield cites ‘variable’ nature of business in settling suit by ex-manager
Brookfield Properties has admitted that it failed to follow procedures on consultation and redeployment when it made a senior manager redundant when she was on parental leave.
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In loss for landowners, High Court says foreign tax law valid
The High Court has approved the imposition of additional land tax on non-residents and foreign-owned entities, finding that the Commonwealth government had the power to limit the application of international tax agreements.
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Realside wants hearing on preliminary question in fight over Rundle Mall valuations
Realside Rundle Square wants a preliminary question on a term in its lease heard first in a suit against M3Property and a valuer alleging tenants of Adelaide's Rundle Mall in Adelaide have been overcharged for rent since 2006 due to valuation flaws. 
Queensland defamation bill to shield social media, boost court powers
The Queensland government has introduced defamation reforms to bring it in line with other jurisdictions and prevent “forum shopping,” adding a new defence for social media platforms and increasing powers for courts.
Mayne Pharma wins suit over Cosette’s termination of $672M takeover
Mayne Pharma has won a dispute with US drug maker Cosette over the termination of a $672 million merger agreement, with a judge finding Mayne did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations by failing to disclose a letter from the US FDA sooner.
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RWE yanks plans for 2GW wind farm off Victoria’s Gippsland coast
German energy company RWE has reversed course on its plans to develop a wind farm off the Gippsland cost in Victoria, following a year of feasibility studies.
High Court called on to overturn Aristocrat’s gaming patent win
The High Court has been asked to clarify the extent to which computer-implemented ideas are eligible for patent protection, with IP Australia appealing a win for gaming giant Aristocrat.
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ASIC wins winding up orders against property developer ALAMMC
ASIC has secured winding up orders against Gold Coas- based ALAMMC Developments and a number of related companies amid concerns the property developer mismanaged millions of investors funds.
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Buildcorp points the finger as Star seeks $4.4M for combustible cladding repairs
Buildcorp Group is pointing the finger at a host of subcontractors as it fights a case brought by Star Entertainment over allegedly defective combustible cladding at its Sydney casino, which cost $4.4 million to replace.