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ASIC’s evidence in for penalty hearing against payday lenders
A judge has dismissed objections to ASIC’s evidence ahead of a penalty hearing in its case against BSF Solutions, Cigno and two directors, saying they were “not entitled to save up any such complaint” until after the liability hearing.
Jetstar class action over COVID-19 cancellations worth $100M, court told
A court has heard that a class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to be worth over $100 million.
Mayne wants $13.6M from Cosette after winning first battle over merger
Mayne Pharma has launched a bid for a $13.6 million gross sum costs order against US drug maker Cosette, after winning one of numerous legal challenges over the termination of a $672 million merger agreement.
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Court tosses Built suit over Metropolitan Remand Centre construction contract
Built has lost its lawsuit against the Victorian Correctional Infrastructure Partnership over a dispute resolution mechanism in a construction subcontract for upgrades to the Metropolitan Remand Centre. 
Zac Lomax, Parramatta Eels settle contract spat on eve of trial
The Parramatta Eels and National Rugby League player Zac Lomax have reached a settlement in a contract dispute over his plans to join the Melbourne Storm.
Judge limits initial trial in NT public housing class action
A judge hearing a class action alleging the Northern Territory public housing authority failed to maintain habitable public housing in remote Aboriginal communities has declined to vacate an October hearing and has limited the scope of the initial trial.
Zac Lomax dispute ‘very close’ to resolution, court told
Trial was pushed off on Monday in NRL player Zac Lomax's contract spat with the Parramatta Eels, with the court hearing the parties are "very close" to resolving the dispute. 
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Activists lose injunction bid in battle over Sydney reserve
A judge has refused an activist group’s bid for an injunction against the Hills Shire Council over its plans to build a rugby sports field on Fred Caterson Reserve.
No justification for $165M in fees, court told in NULIS class action appeal
NAB super fund trustee NULIS Nominees had no power to continue charging members for $165 million in fees to pay adviser commission after conflicted remuneration was banned in 2016, an appeals court has heard.
CPE Capital wins $96M in dispute over profit-sharing agreement
A judge has awarded private equity firm CPE Capital, formerly CHAMP, $96 million in a dispute over a profit sharing agreement that was part of a deal to provide $150 million in vendor finance to FX Group Holdings for shares in trading platform Pepperstone.