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VCAT should have considered Cremorne development’s impact on views, court told
EPC Pacific is facing a fight after it got the go-ahead from Yarra City Council to build an 11-storey mixed use office building in an inner city Melbourne suburb.
High Court asked to find India can’t dodge $111.3M arbitral award
The High Court has been asked to overturn a ruling that found India was immune from a suit seeking to enforce a $111.3 million arbitral award because it did not involve a 'commercial' matter.
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Stamford unit sues Parkview over 700-apartment Macquarie Park development
A unit of Singapore developer Stamford Land Corporation has sued Parkview Constructions over alleged defects in a 700-apartment development in Sydney’s Macquarie Park. 
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End to fights over Callide power station may be in sight, administrators say
The administrators for the operator of the Callide power station have won extra time to convene a second creditors meeting after the court heard they may soon be able to put to rest a series of complex disputes over the Queensland power station.
Former Star Entertainment execs cop penalties after settling with ASIC
A judge has imposed penalties against Star's former managing director and former CFO as part of settlements reached with the corporate regulator, as trial against nine other executives continues.
Jones Day lures enviro partner from Norton Rose Fulbright
A top environmental lawyer has joined Jones Day as a partner in the firm's government regulation practice.
‘Speculation’: Former ASIC chair takes aim at Clive Palmer lawsuit
Former ASIC chairJames Shipton wants to strike out claims brought against him by Clive Palmer, arguing the mining billionaire's pleading cannot support a claim for misfeasance in public office.
Norton Rose nabs former APRA general counsel
The former chief general counsel for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has joined Norton Rose Fulbright as a financial services partner.
Second former Star executive settles with corporate cop
Star's former managing director Greg Hawkins has reached a mid-trial settlement with the corporate regulator in its case over the casino operator’s alleged lax money laundering compliance. 
ASIC, Noumi privilege win gives comfort to companies mulling VDAs
A finding that Noumi's production of a PwC report to ASIC didn't constitute waiver of privilege provides clarity that voluntary disclosure agreements can protect confidential information, but care must still be taken, lawyers say.