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ANZ senior execs under scrutiny in investigation over $14B bond sale
ANZ has confirmed that senior executives could face consequences in an investigation led by Herbert Smith Freehills and Allens regarding concerns that it manipulated government bond sales last year. 
Lendlease can’t get ex-Greenwoods partner’s damages evidence before mediation
Lendlease, which is facing claims by a former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner over its alleged "aggressive taxation position", has failed in its bid for orders that evidence of the partner's alleged loss be filed before mediation.
Judge says exec’s suit against Westpac a ‘private dispute’, suppresses case docs
Characterising a settled lawsuit by a Westpac senior executive alleging employment breaches as a "private" matter, a judge has made broad confidentiality orders that bar public access to the case.
WA home builder hit with class action over construction delays
Three units of Perth-based builder BGC Housing Group have been hit with a class action on behalf of thousands of home owners who allege they have been harmed by lengthy construction delays.
ASIC accuses COFCO of manipulating wheat futures markets
ASIC has brought civil penalty proceedings against Chinese government-owned agri-business COFCO, alleging it manipulated the market for Eastern Australian wheat futures market contracts in 2022. 
Aussie YouTube content creator hit with defamation case over product review
An Australian YouTuber has been sued by a lithium battery company which asked him for “unbiased reviews” of its products, saying his videos raising concerns about the batteries are defamatory.
Uber class action judge to appoint contradictor team to advise on objections to $272M settlement
The judge considering a $272 million settlement in class actions against Uber will appoint a pair of contradictors to advise her on the hundreds of objections lobbed against the agreement.
AMA loses in appeal over $4.8M smash repair acquisition
Two Gosford-based smash repair businesses have won an appeal in a dispute with AMA Group over the earn out amount the ASX-list company owed under an October 2018 agreement to purchase the companies for $4.8 million.
Jones Day lures Baker McKenzie special counsel for financial markets practice
Jones Day has bolstered its financial markets practice with the addition of a former Baker McKenzie special counsel. 
Super Retail hit with Fair Work complaints by former senior executives
Two former executives of Rebel Sports owner Super Retail Group have filed action in the Fair Work Commission alleging contraventions related to their dismissal from the company.