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Kraken crypto exchange operator Bit Trade must pay $8M penalty
The Australian operator of crypto exchange Kraken has been ordered to pay $8 million for failing to comply with design and distribution obligations.
Viva Energy’s proposed acquisition of LOC Global gets ACCC’s OK
Viva Energy has been given the all-clear by the ACCC to acquire the remaining 50 per cent share of LOC Global after agreeing to sell 14 service stations to Solo Oil.
Senior counsel for Super Retail execs withdraws, citing ethical concerns
Senior counsel for two former Super Retail executives has withdrawn on the final day of a hearing in the case, saying it was against his conscience to continue acting.
BHP, Rio Tinto face sex discrimination, harassment class actions
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are facing class actions by female employees who allege they have been subject to sex discrimination or sexual harassment on the job.
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Viasat can’t challenge $1.62M arbitration loss over DoD satellite contract
US-based satellite broadband provider Viasat has lost its bid to appeal an arbitral ruling that rejected its damages claim against the subcontractor on a Department of Defence project. 
High Court ends Commonwealth’s quest for $325M over generic Plavix ban
The High Court has settled a 16-year battle between the federal government and Sanofi over alleged excess subsidies it paid after a judge blocked the release of a generic version of blood thinner Plavix, saying its job was not to “resurrect” a dead case.
Full Court overturns defamation win for Jarred Hayne supporter
The Full Court has thrown out a finding that a supporter of Jarryd Hayne was defamed by a Seven social media post that accused him of spitting at a women who accused the rugby player of rape as she left the courthouse.
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High Court deals blow to NSW builders in ruling on new duty of care
The High Court has ruled that NSW builders cannot point fingers at their subcontractors as concurrent wrongdoers for negligent construction defects under the Design and Building Practitioners Act.
Lawyer for Super Retail execs questioned by judge on settlement silence
A judge on Wednesday questioned a solicitor acting for two axed Super Retail executives on his silence about an alleged settlement his clients are seeking to enforce.
Telstra pays $3M penalty over Triple Zero outage
Telstra has been hit with a $3 million penalty for failing to follow emergency call rules during a Triple Zero outage in March.