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Roberts Co NSW to be sold to UAE developer Arada Group
Roberts Co NSW is to be acquired by United Arab Emirates builder Arada, a month after the Australian construction business put its Victorian unit in administration.
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Judge slams ‘appalling’ conduct by Airservices in $690M Brisbane Airport PFAS case
While granting yet another extension, a judge has read the riot act to Airservices Australia for its breaches of court orders to file evidence in Brisbane Airport's $690 million case over PFAS chemical use.
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ATO wins round in case against ex-EY partner over tax scheme for property developer
WhatsApp messages are allowed in as evidence in the ATO's case against an ex-EY partner over an alleged tax exploitation scheme for clients that included developer Novce Grujoski.
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K&L Gates snags projects partner from White & Case
K&L Gates has hired a White & Case partner with over 25 years of experience on major projects to join its Melbourne office.
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New leadership team appointed to overhaul Queensland’s construction regulator
A new leadership team has been appointed to overhaul the Queensland Building and Construction Commission after a report found the agency was not fit for purpose.
Tech error affecting 22K group members delays $50M ANZ class action settlement
Court approval of a $50 million settlement in a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath has been delayed, after 22,000 group members were excluded from an opt-out notice due to a problem with OnePath's computing process.
In loss for ASIC, Full Court finds crypto currency provider did not need AFSL
The Full Court has granted a cross-appeal by crypto currency provider Block Earner, finding its did not need a financial services licence because its crypto product is not a financial product.
Sanofi loses challenge to Amgen patents for cholesterol-busting Repatha
Drug giant Sanofi has failed in its appeal of a decision granting applications by biopharmaceutical company Amgen for patents covering the cholesterol-lowering treatment Repatha.
‘Confusing’ group definition struck out in Mercedes-Benz class action
A judge has struck out a circular and confusing group definition in an emissions cheat class action against Mercedes-Benz, but has given the class action the chance to replead.
ACCC accuses LDV of misleading consumers about cars’ durability
The ACCC has taken car importer LDV to court for allegedly representing to consumers that certain car models were durable and suitable for off-road conditions, when in reality they were prone to rusting within five years of purchase.