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Arnold Bloch Leibler won’t be kicked off dispute over property exec’s estate
Real Estate 2026-01-07 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has found that two of the three heirs to the owners of property investor Kurtz Group can continue to use the services of Arnold Bloch Leibler, finding no risk of conflict. 

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Judge questions ratcheted contingency fee in MinRes class action
Class Actions 2025-11-05 11:07 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has questioned the tiered structure of a group costs order sought by the law firm running a class action against Mineral Resources, but the firm argued Wednesday it would need the highest rate if a flat fee were ordered.

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Cobalt wins injunction in fight over $8M contract for Collingwood development
Construction 2025-09-25 11:32 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The builder of the Duke apartment complex in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood has blocked the property developer from accessing a bank guarantee, with a judge finding there were serious issues to be tried over payments under their $8 million contract.

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Cobolt fights Duke developer’s recourse to security in feud over project
Construction 2025-09-23 11:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

The builder of the Duke apartment complex in the inner city Melbourne suburb of Collingwood wants a court to block the property developer from accessing a bank guarantee as their dispute over the project continues.

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Master of cheerful persuasion takes seat at the bench
Business of Law 2025-08-20 11:46 pm By Andy Sidler

A “unicorn” silk affectionately nicknamed the Ted Lasso of the Victorian Bar has been appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 46, capping a rapid rise from commercial practice and class action work.

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