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Liquidator of developer North Shore can’t rescind settlement over ‘uncommercial’ unit sales
A judge has found that the former liquidator of developer North Shore did not rely on an appraisal of a residential block in settling a dispute over the alleged uncommercial sale of four units in a Lane Cove development, despite finding it was likely not a genuine document. 
GM can’t get indemnity costs through ‘back door’ in car dealer class action
A judge has rejected GM's "back door" bid for indemnity costs from the lead applicant in a failed class action over its decision to retire the Holden brand because each group member had rejected a settlement offer before the case commenced.
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Court sets date for Dexus fight with APAC, investor funds
The date has been set for a court battle over Dexus' sale of shares in Asia Pacific Airport Corporation, a fight the operator of Melbourne and Launceston airports says needs 10 hearing days.
High Court to rule on whether India can dodge $111.3M arbitral award
The High Court has agreed to review 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.
Corrs picks up trade expert from Norton Rose Fulbright
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has recruited an arbitration and commercial partner from Norton Rose Fulbright to be the law firm's new head of trade.
Full Court to weigh in on misfeasance in public office in Clive Palmer appeal
A judge has found Clive Palmer's appeal of a judgment striking out his lawsuits against former ASIC chair James Shipton raises important questions about what's required to advance a claim of misfeasance in public office and should be heard by the Full Court. 
Norton Rose lures two M&A partners from Squire Patton Boggs
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured two M&A parters from Squire Patton Boggs to join its Sydney office during a period of high demand. 
‘Low quantum’ junk insurance class action to leave group members with ‘almost nothing’, court told
Mortgage broker Lendi Group and insurer ALI Group want to declass a junk insurance class action, telling a judge that even in a successful scenario, the more than 13,000 group members will be left to share only $2.5 million. 
‘All or nothing gamble’: Law firm slams Aussie Home Loans declassing bid
Mortgage broker Lendi Group and insurer ALI Group want a proceeding on behalf of tens of thousands of Aussie Home Loans customers to be stripped of class action status.