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Ultiqa slapped with $900,000 penalty for timeshare sales tactics
A judge has ordered timeshare company Ultiqa Lifestyle Promotions to pay a $900,000 penalty for cornering consumers into investing thousands in a timeshare scheme that many could not afford.
Court sides with Deicorp in $90M suit over sale of properties in Sydney’s Castle Hill
Property developer Deicorp has secured a win in a lawsuit brought by a Hong Kong real estate billionaire after Deicorp reneged on a $45 million property deal, with a judge finding the purchaser failed to properly nominate its special purpose vehicle under the contract for sale.
Funder’s commission holding up Opal Tower class action settlement
A $13 million commission sought by the funder that bankrolled the Opal Tower class action is stalling settlement approval, as debate continues over whether the funder can recoup the costs of after-the-event insurance from group members.
HWL Ebsworth defeats ex-client’s appeal over property sale
Law firm HWL Ebsworth has defeated a Brisbane property developer's appeal of a ruling that found the firm did not owe the former client damages for its negligence in failing to properly follow instructions on a contract of sale for large block of units.
Judge doubts utility of Full Court hearing in sacked Greenwoods partner’s case
A judge has raised concerns about the utility of referring a satellite dispute over whistleblower protections to the Full Court in a $13 million lawsuit brought by an ex-Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner.
Legal spat over Russian embassy lease fast-tracked amid concerns about ambassador’s expulsion
Russia’s recent challenge to the Commonwealth’s allegedly unreasonable decision to terminate its lease to build a new embassy in Canberra could be heard in early 2023, amid concerns key witnesses could soon be kicked out of the country altogether.
Class action probe targets Aussie Home Loans over ‘worthless’ policies
Aussie Home Loans is facing a class action investigation for allegedly selling “essentially worthless” policies to homeowners.
Aveo class action members facing novel funding order protected by court, judge says
A judge has approved an opt-out notice in a class action against retirement home provider Aveo Group that advises of a proposed application for a controversial funding order that would put a lien on some group members homes.
Dye & Durham wins ACCC blessing for $2.9B Link acquisition
Software company Dye & Durham has secured the approval of the competition regulator for its proposed acquisition of technology services provider Link Group under the condition it sell its Australian business.
Sister wins Darling Point round in Macarthur-Onslow family feud
The death last year of a protagonist in the drama has not ended the legal spat between the children of one of Australia's richest families over a deed of settlement intended to resolve a family feud over assets.