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Zoetis hit with costs in bovine gene patent spat
Zoetis has been ordered to pay Scidera’s costs of defending an unsuccessful summary dismissal application on a lump sum basis in a dispute over a bovine gene patent, with a judge rejecting its “premature” bid for a set-off. 
SBS did not unfairly ax worker over WFH requests, judge finds
A judge has rejected a former SBS employee’s case alleging she was unfairly dismissed due to her need to work from home for medical reasons, finding it was an "inherent requirement” of her role that she come into work.
High Court revives Sydney light rail class action against Transport for NSW
The High Court has revived a class action by small business owners over the interference caused by the construction of the Sydney light rail network.
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Sydney light rail class action revived by High Court
The High Court has revived a class action by small business owners over the interference caused by the construction of the Sydney light rail network.
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No split trial in suit over confidential South Australia solar plant info
Solar developer Green Gold Energy has lost its bid to bifurcate an upcoming trial in its case accusing competitor Trina Solar of misusing its confidential information, with a judge citing the risks of a retrial. 
AFL wins strike-out of OHS claims in concussion class action
The AFL has won its bid to strike out occupational health and safety claims from a class action over its concussion management practices.
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Judge won’t join insurers to $356M suit over Pacific Werribee shopping centre
The co-owners of the Pacific Werribee shopping centre in Victoria have lost their bid to join collapsed builder Probuild’s primary insurer AIG to their case over $356 million in alleged defects.
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Carlisle Homes scores win in dispute over Nexus Mulgrave lease
Carlisle Homes has prevailed on a preliminary question in a dispute with Nexus Office over alleged defects in a Nexus Mulgrave rental space, with an appeals court finding an expert had not properly determined the dispute. 
Cushman & Wakefield wants axed director to repay $1.5M bonus
Commercial real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield has filed a cross-claim in a former managing director's unfair dismissal case seeking repayment of a $1.5 million bonus.
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Cushman & Wakefield fights back in managing director’s dismissal case
Launching a cross-claim in a former managing director's unfair dismissal case, commercial real estate broker Cushman & Wakefield wants orders for repayment of a $1.5 million bonus.