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Maurice Blackburn mulls expanding group in Hyundai, Kia class actions
Maurice Blackburn has proposed expanding the group definition in class actions against Hyundai and Kia over allegedly defective anti-lock braking systems after winning a carriage fight against a proceeding that included additional recalls in its group membership. 
Lander & Rogers nabs technology expert from Clayton Utz
Lander & Rogers has hired a technology, data and intellectual property pro from Clayton Utz to join its team in Melbourne.
Ratings house faces ASIC investigation over Keystone fund
ASIC has confirmed it is investigating at least one ratings house which said Keystone’s failed Shield Master Fund was of 'investment grade', as the corporate watchdog seeks to claw back $480 million in investor funds. 
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ANZ conduct ‘remarkable’, judge says after ALAMMC director allegedly withdraws frozen funds
A judge has ordered ANZ to explain itself after hearing the director of a Gold Coast property developer under investigation withdrew $112,000 from a bank account subject to freezing orders.
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Fairfield developer wins spat over $3M payment claim
A developer has won an injunction to stop a builder from enforcing an adjudication decision in a dispute over a $3 million payment claim, with a judge finding it would be an abuse of process to make the developer pay.
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Renewables company Edify acquired by Canadian pension fund
Renewables and energy storage company Edify Energy has been acquired by Canadian pension fund La Caisse in a $1.1 billion deal, which includes investments in two planned solar and BESS hybrid projects. 
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Commercial development ‘greatest potential risk’ in $200B private credit sector: ASIC
An ASIC report into private credit has found that commercial property construction and development presents the “greatest potential risk” of impairment or credit loss, as well as being more likely to involve conflicts of interest and opaque fee arrangements. 
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Battery Energy scoops up infrastructure manager accesstel
Industrial battery manufacturer Battery Energy Power Solutions has boosted its security capability by acquiring Melbourne-based critical infrastructure asset manager accesstel.
ASIC in hotseat over inaction against ANZ execs after $240M settlement
ASIC's chair was grilled by members of parliament on Thursday over whether the regulator would take action against individuals within ANZ, after the bank agreed to pay $240 million in penalties for "widespread misconduct".
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Developer sues Maddocks over Toorak penthouse deal with millionaire
Developer Techin MBS has filed a lawsuit against Maddocks, claiming the law firm is liable for negligence if a contract of sale for a penthouse in Toorak with multi-millionaire Scott Shearman is not found to be binding.