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EVP wants to proceed with case against bankrupt Strongroom AI founder
Venture capital firm EVP has sought the court’s leave to proceed with claims against Strongroom AI founder and former director Christopher Durre, despite his financial state. 
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Victoria’s tax office fails again in $83M stamp duty fight with Myer landlord
Victoria’s State Revenue Office has lost its challenge to a decision for shopping centre landlord Vicinity Funds, which quashed a $82.5 million stamp duty assessment on land occupied by Myer and the Lonsdale St Emporium.
Reject Shop class action reshuffles after ruling with ‘profound impact’ on claim period
An underpayments class action against The Reject Shop will reshuffle its case after a recent Full Court decision which had a “profound impact” on the claim period. 
Fortrend Securities can’t stay judgment in suit by advisers over bonuses
Melbourne stockbroker Fortrend Securities has lost its bid to stay orders that it pay $621,000 in compensation and penalties as well as $2 million in legal costs after two financial advisers who jumped ship to Shaw & Partners won their case over withheld bonuses.
Qatar Airways settles with passengers in strip search case
Passengers in a lawsuit against Qatar Airways over a 2020 strip search at Doha International Airport have reached a settlement with the airline and airport operator MATAR.
Star Sydney hit with $10M fine from NSW gaming regulator
The Star Sydney has been hit with $10 million in fines from the state’s gaming regulator, which accused the casino of allowing some patrons to gamble for over 36 hours straight.
CDPP drops insider trading charges against Big Un CFO
The CDPP has dropped insider trading charges against the CFO of defunct video producer Big Un, after a hung jury couldn't reach a decision on the charges following a five-week trial.
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Centuria dodges strike-out in suit over $60M Townsville hospital
The operator of a planned private hospital in Townsville has lost a strike-out bid in a lawsuit alleging landowner Centuria Healthcare and developer Lautaret failed to carry out construction in accordance with a lease agreement.
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Ventia wins $133M contract extension to manage maritime facility
ASX-listed infrastructure service provider Ventia has extended its contract to manage the Australian Marine Complex-Common User Facility in Western Australia, a key shipbuilding facility leased by maritime developers. 
Former EY partner loses appeal in dispute with National Tiles
A former EY partner has lost his appeal in a fight with National Tiles over an alleged $1 million lost opportunity to acquire shares, despite the court finding the tiling retailer breached the cooperation terms of the agreement.