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Steller directors deny they intended to make $120M guarantee
Former directors of Steller Developments have told a court they did not intend to guarantee the company's debt in the event of bankruptcy, as trial kicked off in proceedings by the collapsed Melbourne developer's liquidators. 
Law firm failed to bring ‘blindingly clear’ $1M claim for economic loss, court told
The plaintiff in a negligence case against Waller Legal has told a court the firm ignored his “blindingly clear” claim for loss of earning capacity in a historic sexual abuse case.
Court rejects ‘trawling exercise’ ahead of Waller Legal negligence trial
The plaintiff in a negligence case against Waller Legal has failed in his last-minute call to vacate the trial to obtain more documents, an exercise a judge said would "make a mockery of the Civil Procedure Act".
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Expect more alternative contract models in construction in 2025, new Landers partner says
Alternative contract models are set to shake up the construction and infrastructure sectors in 2025, according to a new construction partner at Lander & Rodgers.
Melbourne University must reinstate professor sacked for alleged harassment
The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.
Tendency evidence not allowed in negligence case against law firm
In a case alleging Waller Legal gave negligent advice in a sexual abuse claim, a judge has rejected the plaintiff’s bid to adduce evidence of the firm’s alleged tendency to pursue out of court settlement over litigation.
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Dexus, GPT sue contractor over Australia Square Tower flood
The owners of Sydney’s Australia Square Tower have filed proceedings over $250,000 in damage allegedly caused by a subcontractor that flooded the iconic skyscraper's lift shaft.
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Lander & Rogers faces client lawsuit over $2.9M bill
A former Lander & Rogers client that was hit with a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction matter has taken the firm to court, calling its costs disclosures “grossly inadequate”. 
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JY Group grabs 50 per cent stake in Sydney’s Warriewood Square
Law firm Lander & Rogers has advised property investment company JY Group on its successful $135.5 million bid for a 50 per cent stake in Sydney shopping centre Warriewood Square.
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.