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Lander & Rogers denies taking adverse action against wheelchair user
Lander & Rogers has denied a former practice group manager's claims that the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.
Filecoin, founder can’t shake developer’s case over cryptocurrency pay
Crypto company Filecoin Foundation can't dodge a suit by a developer who says she was fired after complaining that a portion of her wages was paid in Filecoin tokens.
Sydney light rail class action pulls up to the High Court
The High Court has been asked to revive a class action over Sydney's light rail construction and weigh in on whether litigation funders can claim their commissions as damages.
AI next big issue in construction, says new Colin Biggers & Paisley partner
The construction industry is bracing for new risks brought about by the use of artificial intelligence in design and planning of large projects, says a new partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley. 
CIMIC loses appeal against insurers over coverage for Iraq bribery cases
Insurers have won a challenge to a declaration that engineering firm CIMIC could make claims under policies for costs arising from corruption cases, including a $32 million class action settlement.
Sydney light rail class action thrown out on appeal
An appeals court has dismissed a class action on behalf of small businesses over alleged nuisance caused by the construction of Sydney’s $3 billion light rail network. 
Ord Minnett lobs cross-claim against former executive
Wealth investment firm Ord Minnett has filed a cross-claim arguing a former executive who claims he was sacked for complaining about a $110,000 cut in his pay imposed after ASIC slapped the firm with a penalty for breaching market rules.
Court strikes Opal Tower builder’s good faith claim in class action costs spat with insurer
A judge has struck out an allegation by the builder of Sydney’s Opal Tower that insurer Liberty Mutual breached its duty of good faith and has warned Icon to carefully consider whether to re-plead the claim.
Lander & Rogers snags real estate partner from Gadens
Lander & Rogers has lured away a Gadens veteran to bolster its real estate practice in Brisbane. 
Opal Tower builder Icon, Liberty Mutual spar over class action legal bill
The builder of Sydney’s troubled Opal Tower has brought a claim for indemnity against insurer Liberty Mutual, which has already agreed to pay out $22.5 million, claiming it is owed a total of $12.5 million for its costs in defending a class action by residents.