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AIA hits architect, builder with cross-claims in cladding class action
Insurer AIA, fresh off losing a bid to be severed from a class action over alleged combustible cladding installed in two high-rise towers in a Sydney suburb, has lobbed cross-claims at the towers' architect and builder. 
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Crown Group liquidators sue partner on stalled luxury Southbank tower
Liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group have brought legal action against the company's partner in a joint venture to build a residential tower in Melbourne's Southbank, seeking to force a sale of the property.
Solicitor who had sex with firm employee found not guilty of misconduct
A solicitor who had an affair with a law firm employee and then fired her did not engage in misconduct, a tribunal has found.
Insurer AAI can’t escape combustible cladding class action
AAI has lost its bid to appeal an order joining it to a class action over alleged combustible cladding installed at two high-rise towers in Liverpool, NSW. 
Union launches case against Sydney Trains over alleged pay docking
Sydney Trains faces court action alleging drivers were docked pay after taking part in protected industrial action, amid a protracted dispute over a new enterprise agreement.
Hall & Wilcox brings on Moray & Agnew public law specialist
Hall & Wilcox has recruited a partner to lead the firm’s newly-established Commonwealth Freedom of Information, information release and privacy practice. 
Lawyer found to have misled court should be struck from roll: tribunal
A solicitor who was found to have made misleading statements to the court, a judge's associate and another lawyer should be struck from the roll, a tribunal has found.
Moray & Agnew settles suit alleging it was 6 years late with costs agreement
A former client of Moray & Agnew alleges the law firm waited six years after taking instructions before providing it with a costs agreement, claiming it racked up a $330,000 legal bill during this time.
Law firm pays $1M to settle negligence claim by Melbourne property development lender
A law firm has reached a settlement with the lender of a property development in North Melbourne, paying $1 million to resolve claims it was negligent in preparing a loan agreement.