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Skyaus hit with $1.3M suit over permit lapse for Optus project
CPS Technology & Infrastructure has sued subcontractor Skyaus Infrastructure over $1.3 million in loss  allegedly suffered after Skyaus failed to obtain necessary permits for a new Optus facility in the rural village of Anakie.
Court approves $3.5M settlement in Melissa Caddick class action
A judge has approved a $3.5 million settlement in a class action brought by former clients of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick.
Sacked Cushman & Wakefield managing director sues to keep sign-on bonus
A former Cushman & Wakefield managing director has sued the commercial real estate broker, alleging he was unfairly terminated to prevent him from keeping a $1.5 million sign-on bonus.
Court won’t vacate trial against law firm, barrister, despite consent from all sides
A judge has refused to vacate a trial next month in a case against a law firm and a barrister by a former client, despite the agreement of all parties to push off the hearing.
Sydney Flames escapes former coach Shane Heal’s defamation suit
A judge has thrown out a defamation case lodged by former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal, who claimed the club published defamatory public statements over allegations he bullied members.
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Steller Developments liquidator loses $102M suit against ex-directors
Collapsed Melbourne developer Steller has failed to convince a court that its founders and two former directors owe $101.9 million, with a judge rejecting claims that they personally guaranteed the company’s debt.
Melbourne law firm wins bid to declass group proceeding over legal advice
A judge has stripped a group proceeding against a Melbourne law firm of class action status, finding each of the firm's 700 clients had “factually discrete” claims. 
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Stockland sues Probuild over Perth shopping centre sinkhole
Major developer Stockland has filed proceedings against Probuild Constructions over alleged faulty works completed on a stormwater system in a Rockingham shopping centre.
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Colin Biggers & Paisley appoints partner to lead property insurance team
Law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed a former Lander & Rogers consultant to lead its property insurance team.
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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.