Industries

A court has dismissed a case by a demolition company over the collapse of Sydney Entertainment Centre's roof, which sought coverage under an insurance policy held by the since deregistered contractor that hired it.

A joint venture of BESIX Watpac and John Holland has been selected as the sole bidder for the contract to build Brisbane’s new Olympic stadium, one of the biggest construction projects planned ahead of the 2032 Games.

Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has been hit with a shareholder class action alleging its FY26 profit forecast failed to disclose challenges in its business. 

A trade mark dispute between US singer Katy Perry and an Australian fashion designer is back in court for a fight on damages and injunctions, after the designer secured a win before the High Court in March.

A court has approved an application by liquidators of Keystone Asset Management to make an interim distribution of $100 million to investors in the failed Shield Master Fund. 

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.

The ACCC has slapped two retailers with infringement notices for 'limited time' Black Friday discounts that in reality continued after the advertised sale period.

Lawyers have welcomed a judge's orders that AI be used in class actions to improve efficiency, but warned it could remove opportunities for junior solicitors to hone necessary skills. 

Hall & Wilcox has resolved a Federal Court case by the liquidators of Hastie over the law firm's $18.6 million bill for its previous representation of the defunct construction company.

A judge has made urgent freezing orders against a developer and builder facing a $11.1 million defects suit from the owners of a North Parramatta building, after hearing the developer had transferred assets.