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McDonald’s loses bid for class closure notice in $320M rest breaks case
McDonald’s has lost its bid to send a notice to group members foreshadowing its intention to apply for soft class closure in a representative case on behalf of 350,000 workers who were allegedly denied rest breaks. 
KFC rest breaks class action strikes partial settlement
A class action representing KFC workers who were denied rest breaks has reached a settlement with the bulk of the fast food chain's franchisees targeted in the case.
Saudi Arabian embassy can’t escape Fair Work cases: court
The Full Federal Court has upheld a finding that the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia is not immune from unfair dismissal proceedings launched by over a dozen former workers.
Nielsen exec claims unfair dismissal after husband’s axing, can’t get job back
A former managing director of ratings agency Nielsen, who alleges she was unfairly dismissed after her husband was fired from the company, has lost her bid to be temporarily reinstated.
Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to "unapologetically defame" MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.
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Pub baron Adgemis declared bankrupt, court orders properties sequestered
Sydney pub baron Jon Adgemis has been declared bankrupt and his properties have been sequestered, with the Federal Court finding the former KPMG partner owes $1.8 billion to creditors.
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Jon Adgemis declares bankruptcy ahead of Federal Court hearing
On the eve of a Federal Court bankruptcy hearing, Sydney-based publican Jon Adgemis and founder of Public Hospitality Group has declared bankruptcy, days after five of his pubs were placed into receivership. 
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Public Hospitality venues in receivership ahead of Adgemis bankruptcy hearing
Deutsche Bank has appointed receivers to five pubs owned by Public Hospitality Group ahead of a bankruptcy hearing against the group’s owner and former KPMG partner, Jon Adgemis.
Multi-employer bargaining appeal by Peabody, Whitehaven dismissed
An appeals court has thrown out challenges by three mining giants to a Fair Work Commission decision that requires them to bargain together with a group of employees and their union.
Labour hire firms double down on recusal bid in FWC cases
A group of labour hire firms are continuing their push to disqualify former Labor MP turned Fair Work Commission deputy president Terri Butler from same job, same pay cases by the union representing coal miners.