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An appeals court has upheld a finding that a payment claim sent by email is payable by WNA Construction, finding the builder had not established that the email address was not valid or that the claim was "confusing". 

Lendlease and Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have resolved a lawsuit by a former partner that alleged he was effectively fired for complaints about the builder's "aggressive taxation position".

Recovery of legal costs has been capped in a case over Woodside’s $16.5 billion Scarborough gas venture that will give the Federal Court the first chance to weigh whether an environment plan complies with the law.

Lendlease and tax advisory firm Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have reached a settlement in a case by solicitor and accountant Anthony Watson, which accused the builder of taking an "aggressive" position on its taxes.

The owners of land acquired to build the Mordialloc Freeway have lost a bid for $52.8 million in compensation, with an appeals court affirming that they are only entitled to $2.24 million because of prior compensation paid on the land.

An appeals court has dismissed the corporate regulator's "logically inconsistent" appeal against a landmark decision that found insurer Auto & General did not include an unfair term in its contracts.

Collapsed gold mine owner Kirkalocka has brought a High Court challenge in a dispute with energy company Zenith over the ownership of a power plant in WA, saying the case raises important issues about the operation of security interests. 

The environment minister has argued there is no “screaming urgency” in hearing a traditional custodian’s legal challenge to Woodside’s bid to extend its North West Shelf gas project by 40 years. 

Owners of apartments at Meriton's Alcove St Ives will fight a defence by the developer's building unit they say goes against court orders made allowing them to greatly expand their case.

Auckland-based casino operator SkyCity plans to file a $278 million suit against Fletcher Building over alleged losses stemming from the delayed construction of the New Zealand International Convention Centre.