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Shopping network TVSN settles WIN suit over broadcasting agreement
Shopping network TVSN has settled a lawsuit by Bruce Gordon's WIN Corporation alleging it failed to honour its obligations under a broadcasting agreement before inking a deal with Seven Network.
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Retirement villages law ‘unfit’ to protect residents, owners, judge says
The Retirement Villages Act was unfit for the purpose of protecting both former residents at a Paterson Lakes retirement village and new apartment owners, who appeared to be victims of an "exploitative" scheme by former managers and operators, a court has found.
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York Property can’t call on bank guarantees in fight over $128M Gold Coast high-rise
A judge has found that Heran Group unit York Property can't call on $6.4 million in bank guarantees after finding builder Tomkins has a strong prima facie case that a $17.5 million payment certificate issued under contract to build a 119-Gold Coast residential tower was not authorised.
Judge signs off on $10.3M penalty in ASIC case against Mercer Super
A judge has signed off on an agreed $10.3 million penalty against Mercer Super for failing to inform ASIC about investigations into serious issues, after the judge requested more information on how the penalty had been arrived at.
Gilbert + Tobin, Holding Redlich, Thomsons, HWLE announce partner promotions
Gilbert + Tobin, Holding Redlich, Thomsons and HWL Ebsworth have announced their partner promotions for 2026, with projects and infrastructure among the key practice areas to benefit from this year's appointments.
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Projects, infrastructure expertise in demand in latest round of partner promotions
Gilbert + Tobin, Holding Redlich, Thomsons and HWL Ebsworth have announced their partner promotions for 2026, with projects and infrastructure among the key practice areas to benefit from this year's appointments.
Victorian bill would mean workers have different WFH rights: expert
Legislation introduced in Victoria that would require companies to allow employees to work from home two days a week -- and to cover the reasonable costs of the arrangement -- would give employees in the same workforce different rights, according to a legal expert.
Judge weighing $10.3M penalty sends ASIC, Mercer back to drawing board
A judge wants more details about a $10.3 million agreed-to penalty in proceedings brought by ASIC accusing Mercer Super of "longstanding and systemic" compliance failures.
Briefly: Coles, REA, Nine among this week’s litigation targets
Lawyers stuck inside by the dreary, cold weather have been keeping busy penning a slew of new suits targeting the likes of Coles, REA and Nine.
Former ATO deputy chief tax counsel joins Holding Redlich
Holding Redlich has bolstered its tax team by hiring the Australian Taxation Office's former deputy chief tax counsel.