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Expert maths in suit against Monash Uni can be done by Year 7 student: judge
A judge won't order expert mathematical evidence in a suit against Monash University over alleged unpaid bed rent, saying the calculations could be done by someone in Year 7.
Light & Wonder denies Dragon Train was critical to $1.4B forecast
Light & Wonder has hit back at a securities class action over disclosures about the theft of Aristocrat's trade secrets, denying that its 2025 $1.4 billion forecast depended on its Dragon Train poker game which misappropriated its rival's IP.
Nautilus wins extension to serve reinsurers while High Court hears NULIS class action
Insurer Nautilus has secured an extension to serve a writ on a slew of reinsurers as it awaits a High Court decision on whether to revive a class action against former NAB super fund trustee NULIS Nominees over $165 million in conflicted remuneration.
Judge wants more data on proposed GCO in Light & Wonder class action
A judge has questioned how a law firm arrived at a proposed GCO rate of 35 per cent in a shareholder class action against Light & Wonder and wants more data to support the application, which the game maker said was based on "impressionistic" evidence.
Firm pushes for contingency fee on high side in Light & Wonder case
The law firm behind a shareholder class action against poker machine company Light & Wonder is calling for a contingency fee on the high end of group costs orders issued to date.
Court rejects expanded $37M claim against auditor over Blackgold acquisition
A Singapore-listed company that acquired former ASX-listed coal miner Blackgold International is statute-barred from claiming that Blackgold’s former lead auditor should have detected fraudulent transactions in the company’s accounts.
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Cobild settles dispute over guarantee for $50M Fortis development
Melbourne builder Cobild has resolved a lawsuit brought against a developer arguing it must return a $497,000 bank guarantee under a contract to build a $50 million office complex.
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Toorak developer can’t access bank guarantees in row over $20M contract
A Toorak developer has been barred from calling on nearly $500,000 in security, with a court finding an allegation against contractor Kronstruct was “irrational and misconceived" and did not result in the alleged $1.6 million loss. 
Judge rejects class closure bid in actions against Toyota’s finance arm
A judge has rejected a bid by Toyota's finance arm to require group members in two class actions to register ahead of mediation to participate in any settlement arising from mediation in the cases.
Lighthouse’s $600M row with East Timor unlikely to settle before trial: judge
A judge has ordered oil company Lighthouse to pay further security for costs in its $600 million case against the government of East Timor, a "hard fought contest" he said was unlikely to resolve ahead of trial.