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The Star can add claims in dispute over casino renovation
Star Entertainment can add new claims to a dispute over renovations at its Sydney casino, despite the fact that the defendant builder may be time barred from deflecting liability onto a subcontractor.
Engage Marine seeks ACCC docs in competition suit against TasPorts
Port operations provider Engage Marine is seeking to obtain copies of restricted documents in the ACCC’s case against TasPorts, as it mounts its own competition suit against the Tasmanian government-owned body.
Richard Crookes to appeal landmark judgment on SOPA’s availability to insolvent companies
Construction company Richard Crookes plans to appeal a ruling which found the Security of Payment Act is available to insolvent builders to pursue debts under a deed of company arrangement, despite an amendment to the law preventing construction companies in liquidation from enforcing payment claims.
In win for construction industry, court finds SOPA available to insolvent companies
In a landmark ruling, the NSW Supreme Court has found the Security of Payment Act is available to insolvent builders to pursue debts, despite an amendment to the law that prevents construction companies in liquidation from enforcing payment claims.
King & Wood Mallesons points finger at rival law firm in Halifax negligence case
King & Wood Mallesons has denied the claims in a lawsuit by defunct stockbroker Halifax Investment Services alleging it failed to advise it of an obligation to hold client funds on trust, and has said another law firm should also take the blame if it is found negligent.
Barrister dodges conviction for skipping legal watchdog’s examination
A Melbourne lawyer has avoided a conviction for his contempt of court after skipping a compulsory examination in the course of an investigation over concerns about the running of his legal practice.
Walk-away settlement reached with directors in RCR Tomlinson shareholder class action
An investor class action against RCR Tomlinson has reached a walk-away settlement agreement with two former directors of the failed engineering company.
In class action defence, Monash IVF says patients ‘knew the risks’ of embryo testing
Monash IVF has hit back at a class action brought on behalf of hundreds of men and women demanding damages for the alleged destruction of potentially viable embryos, saying patients “were made aware of the risks” of a novel testing technique.
Lloyd’s underwriters dodge coverage for EP Financial negligence suit
A group of Lloyd’s underwriters are off the hook for financial services company EP Financial Services' costs in an lawsuit over allegedly negligent financial advice, after an appeals court found the exclusions under the policy were valid.
Car dealer software supplier Pentana accused of misusing market power
Titan DMS, which provides software to car dealers across Australia, has expanded cross claims in a legal dispute with leading competitor Pentana Solutions, alleging the rival engaged in misuse of market power by threatening dealers who want to switch providers.