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Media access to Seven producer’s case will likely ‘imperil’ mediation: judge
Employment 2025-08-13 11:47 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Seven Network has secured a suppression order over court documents ahead of mediation in a lawsuit lodged by a long-time producer, with a judge agreeing media access to the case may “imperil” the settlement talks.

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NSW Port Authority can shield cabinet docs in $300M suit over Glebe Island deal
Construction 2025-08-14 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Port Authority of NSW has won its claim for public interest immunity over six cabinet documents in a suit by a defunct sand importer over a lease agreement for a mulit-user facility at Glebe Island, with a judge finding they had little forensic value.

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Court throws out expert evidence in Whyalla Ports dispute with OneSteel
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-08-14 11:29 pm By Sam Matthews

GFG unit Whyalla Ports has won its bid to rub out some expert evidence put forward by OneSteel about the costs of dismantling and removing assets from the site in their dispute over control of the assets at the South Australian port.

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Apple, Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct, says judge
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-08-12 5:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

In a major win for two class actions and Fortnite maker Epic Games, a judge has found that Apple and Google misused their market power in running app stores and in-app purchase systems.

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Court approves 35% GCO in WiseTech class action
Class Actions 2025-08-12 11:15 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has approved a 35 per cent group costs order in a shareholder class action against WiseTech, but said the relatively high rate could be revisited by the court at a later stage in the case. 

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Vansan Construction boss asks court to set aside $2M default judgment for developer
Construction 2025-08-13 11:54 pm By Christine Caulfield

The CEO of embattled Melbourne builder Vansan Construction is fighting a $2 million default judgment for SK Developments, saying he was given no opportunity to defend himself.

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Judge refuses declarations in Port of Newcastle’s wharfage fee win over Glencore
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-08-13 11:32 pm By Andy Sidler

Port of Newcastle has failed in its bid for declarations following its defeat of of Glencore Coal’s case over wharfage fees, despite arguing further disputes could be avoided. 

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Rent-to-own business cops $7.4M penalty for breaches of Credit Act
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-08-12 11:42 pm By Andy Sidler

A rental company providing long-term leases for household items has been slugged with a $7.4 million penalty after a court found its loan agreements did not comply with credit laws. 

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Murray Darling class action a ‘world away’ from failed climate change case, court told
Trials 2025-08-11 11:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

On the first day of trial, a court has heard a class action over alleged negligent management of water flowing through the Murray Darling system is a “world away” from a climate change class action that recently failed at trial. 

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Ex-EY partner accused of promoting tax loss scheme says ATO ‘overreached’
Trials 2025-08-11 11:19 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former EY partner accused of promoting a tax loss scheme has hit back at the ATO’s case on the first day of trial, saying he gave objective advice and the case is an overreach.

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