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Nine drops truth defence in defamation case by Euro Pacific Bank chief
Defamation 2023-05-19 3:52 pm By Christine Caulfield

Nine has abandoned its truth defence in a case brought by Euro Pacific CEO Peter Schiff over a 60 Minutes report on an international tax evasion investigation, and the bank boss is entitled to judgment in his favour, a court has heard.

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Tinkler case against Mach Energy dismissed after security for costs goes unpaid
Employment 2023-05-09 4:09 pm By Christine Caulfield

A lawsuit by the companies of mining executive Nathan Tinkler against MACH Energy alleging misuse of confidential information has been tossed after the deadline for paying security for costs came and went.

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Nine’s truth defence rejected in defamation case by bank boss Peter Schiff
Defamation 2023-04-14 11:27 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has refused Nine’s bid to file a defence which he found was replete with unsupported allegations against Euro Pacific Bank boss Peter Schiff, but has given the broadcaster another chance to argue that defamatory allegations it made against Schiff in a 60 Minutes episode were true.

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Carnival wins strike-out bid in class action over gastro outbreaks
Class Actions 2023-04-12 11:41 am By Cindy Cameronne

Carnival has won its bid to strike out a class action over norovirus outbreaks on its Sun Princess cruise ship. 

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Insurers score win in court battle over $695M Pacific Highway project
Insurance 2023-03-28 3:45 pm By Sam Matthews

The Full Court has found that a policy exclusion applies in a dispute between Acciona Infrastructure and Ferrovial Construction and three insurers over coverage for loss and damage caused by heavy rainfall during the construction of the $695 million Pacific Highway in northern New South Wales.

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Carnival class action over norovirus outbreaks faces strike out, declassing bids
Class Actions 2023-03-21 4:32 pm By Sam Matthews

A class action against Carnival over norovirus outbreaks on its Sun Princess cruise ship is facing a strike out bid, with the cruise operator also flagging a declassing application down the line.

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