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Belle Property sues franchisee over plans to switch to Buxton
Real estate agency Belle Property is suing its Sandringham branch, alleging the franchisee is threatening to breach its agreement and good faith obligation by jumping to a new franchise network.
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Payton Capital manager’s investment complaints not behind axing: court
Property investor Payton Capital has largely defeated a former state manager's case, with a court finding his disclosures about two investments were not a substantial or operative factor behind his dismissal.
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Court tosses cricket club’s AI-assisted case over lease
The Queensland Court of Appeal has thrown out a case by a local cricket club that sought to challenge a regional council's decision over a park lease, a case it said was a lesson in the perils of using AI instead of lawyers.
MinterEllison concludes Western Power investigation
Western Power has parted ways with three employees who provided character references for a former manager who was convicted of raping a colleague, following an independent investigation by MinterEllison.
Fight looms over Sydney Uni academics’ defences in ‘antisemitic’ case
A date has been set for a potential fight over the defences of two University of Sydney academics in racial discrimination cases that accuse them of making antisemitic statements.
Netwealth hit with new class action over First Guardian fund
Superannuation trustee Netwealth has been hit with a second class action linked to its offering of the failed First Guardian fund, in which members sunk $100 million.
IAG finalises settlement in $2.8B Credit Suisse case over Greensill
Insurance Australia Group said Friday it had settled the $2.8 billion claims of Credit Suisse over the collapse of supply chain financier Greensill Capital.
ASIC disqualifies former Warwick Gold director for four years
A former Warwick Gold and Impact Gold director is banned from managing corporations for the next four years, after the $44 million collapse of the mining companies.
Class action firm loses appeal of slashed payout from $87M Hino settlement
An appeals court has tossed Maurice Blackburn’s challenge to a judge’s decision to cut its share of an $87 million settlement in a class action against Hino by $10 million.
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Goodman Group cans $1.2B Sydney data centre plans
Following fierce opposition by local residents, Goodman Group has withdrawn its plans to build a $1.2 billion data centre in Sydney's leafy Lane Cove, citing the evolving regulatory environment.