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High Court won’t weigh in on abandoned $185M NSW development
Construction 2024-12-06 11:07 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has declined a request by Shinetec for it to weigh in a dispute over an abandoned $185 million development in Gosford, NSW.

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Maddocks lures leading competition lawyer from Johnson Winter Slattery
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-03 5:49 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Maddocks has recruited a competition law specialist from Johnson Winter Slattery as a new partner in its corporate and commerical practice.

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Renegotiated Merivale class action settlement OKd, solicitors’ share cut
Employment 2024-11-29 11:02 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has approved a $19.25 million settlement renegotiated by Adero Law in proceedings against hospitality giant Merivale, but has cut more than $400,000 from the firm’s share.

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Class action firm breaches costs disclosure rules again, fights penalty
Class Actions 2024-11-25 11:04 pm By Andy Sidler

The law firm running a class action against hospitality giant Merivale wants a court to waive a penalty for its failure — once again — to properly disclose its fees.

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Seven settles lawsuit by ex-Spotlight reporter
Employment 2024-11-18 2:40 pm By Christine Caulfield

Seven Network has resolved a workplace lawsuit by former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw, but the details of the settlement, like the case itself, are under wraps.

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Dixon Advisory director reasonably relied on Minters advice, court finds
Financial Services 2024-11-06 4:38 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has dismissed the corporate regulator’s case alleging former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan breached his director’s duties.

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Rugby Australia mulls cross-claim against Melbourne Rebels directors
Restructuring & Insolvency 2024-10-31 11:44 pm By Sam Matthews

Rugby Australia is considering an insolvent trading cross-claim against the directors of the Melbourne Rebels, in a suit by the failed team which was cut from next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition.

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JWS nabs Corrs Chambers pair for industrial relations team
Business of Law 2024-10-31 11:48 pm By Sam Matthews

Johnson Winter Slattery has bolstered the ranks of its industrial relations and employment team, luring a new partner and special counsel away from Corrs Chambers Westgarth. 

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Herbert Smith Freehills adds partners to strengthen energy team
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-10-25 2:43 pm By Sam Matthews

Herbert Smith Freehills has lured two lateral partners to bolster its projects, energy and infrastructure practice in Australia.

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Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-10-23 11:29 am By Cindy Cameronne

Coles and Woolworths have hit back at the ACCC’s claims they advertised “illusory” discounts, pointing the finger at inflation and higher supply costs.

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