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Ex-Strongroom director ‘cut off at knee’ by spending cap, court told
A former director of collapsed AI start-up Strongroom wants the cap on his living expenses removed or increased, telling the court he is unable to pay for legal expenses under the current $80,000 annual allowance.
Crocs files another suit alleging companies stepped on its IP
Crocs has fired off a trade mark suit against two retailers, the latest IP suit by the maker of the ubiquitous 13-hole foam clogs. 
Victorian hotel quarantine detainee loses bid for jury trial
A man who was detained in hotel quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic has lost his bid for a jury trial in his case against the Victorian government alleging false imprisonment and human rights breaches.
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Dexus to challenge $30M costs as part of APAC shareholder breach appeal
Infrastructure fund manager Dexus is adding last month's $30 million costs ruling to its appeal of a decision that found it committed an irremediable breach of APAC's shareholder deed.
ATO wants split hearing in case over $300M Esso, Woodside tax bill
The Australian Tax Office wants to hive off a contract dispute between Japanese conglomerate Mitsui and its Kipper gas field partners, ExxonMobil unit Esso and Woodside, in a fight over a $298 million tax bill.
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ATO wants split trial in case over $300M Esso, Woodside tax bill
The Tax Office wants to hive off a contract dispute between Japanese conglomerate Mitsui and its Kipper gas field partners Esso and Woodside in a fight over a $298 million tax bill.
Top judge’s WhatsApp messages about deputy leads to quashing of referral
An appeals court has set aside a decision to refer the NSW Local Court Deputy Chief Judge to the conduct division of the state judicial commission, after the local court's top judge communicated with a panel member via WhatsApp about the matter.
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Essendon Airport alleges Hyatt Place Hotel defects will need 14-month shutdown
The operator of Melbourne's Essendon Airport has launched action against structural engineer WSP and Hamilton and Marino Builders for alleged defects in the construction of Essendon Fields' Hyatt Place hotel.
4 firms are top of the heap for copyright advice
Four Australian law firms are at the top of their game when it comes to advising on copyright matters, according to an inaugural global ranking by the World Trademark Review.
15 barristers elevated to silk in Victoria
The Victorian Bar has welcomed 15 new senior counsel, including barristers who worked on the Black Saturday bushfire class actions, COVID-19 business interruption cases and junior doctors underpayments class actions.