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Arnold Bloch Leibler won’t be kicked off dispute over property exec’s estate
A court has found that two of the three heirs to the owners of property investor Kurtz Group can continue to use the services of Arnold Bloch Leibler, finding no risk of conflict. 
ASIC sues BDO, director over audit reports for Dubber
The corporate cop has sued BDO Audit and director Dean Just in the Federal Court over alleged false and misleading reports it made for ASX-listed software company Dubber. 
Binance agrees to $10M penalty in ASIC case, but judge wants more info
Binance has agreed to a $10 million penalty in ASIC’s case alleging the defunct crypto firm misclassified retail customers as eligible to invest in risky derivatives, but a judge wants more details before approving the deal.
APRA hits super trustee Diversa with additional licence conditions
Fresh off being sued by ASIC for investing $300 million into Falcon Capital’s failed First Guardian Master Fund, super trustee Diversa has been hit with additional licence conditions by the prudential regulator.
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NCAT won’t terminate organic dairy farm lease over alleged deterioration
A tribunal has refused to terminate a lease for a dairy farm in Raleigh, NSW and declined to order $500,000 in compensation over claims the tenants are responsible for deterioration in the property, including the “uncontrolled infestation” of a noxious weed. 
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HM Capital’s 105-turbine wind farm approved despite environmental concerns
Victoria’s state government has approved the development of a new wind farm on the fringes of protected wetlands and a national park. 
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Architects selected for Brisbane Olympic stadium
Australian architecture firms Cox and Hassell will team up with Japanese firm Azusa Sekkei to design a new stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Court tosses class action’s appeal over public housing demolition
An appeals court has rejected a class action's challenge to a finding that Homes Victoria had a legitimate purpose in deciding to demolish and redevelop public housing towers in Melbourne, despite “lamentable” lack of consultation. 
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Court grants developer’s discovery bid for potential claims against lawyers
A Sydney developer who claims his solicitor provided faulty advice relating to a financing facility for a project that went into receivership has been granted access to documents from the lawyer.
MWL adviser banned for 7 years for recommending Keystone fund
A MWL financial adviser has been banned for seven years for advising clients to invest most of their super into Keystone's Shield Master Fund, which is suspected of misusing $480 million in investor funds.