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Class action firms circle NextDC over 42% share price plunge
A third law firm is investigating a potential class action against AI infrastructure company NextDC after it revealed delays in grid supply to its M3 data centre in Melbourne and slashed $140 million from its forecast earnings.
Ex-US congressman can’t pursue case against Citigold chair, brother’s firm
A former US Congressman and indirect beneficiary of Queensland gold mining company Citigold has lost a bid to launch derivative action accusing the company's chairman of sharing insider information with his brother.
Barrister fined $25,000 after ‘mealy-mouthed’ apology for contempt
A Sydney barrister found guilty of contempt in a fight with his chambers over $112,000 in floor fees has been fined $25,000, with a judge calling his apologies “mealy-mouthed” and “late in the day”.
End of road for Clive Palmer’s court campaign against ASIC’s ex-chair
The High Court has dismissed billionaire Clive Palmer's bid to revive his misconduct claims against former ASIC chair James Shipton, which an appeals court rejected as "little more than a house of cards".
Solicitor was employee of firm, despite contractor agreement: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has found that a solicitor who entered into a contract akin to an independent contractor agreement with Linkpoint Lawyers was an employee of the firm.
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Judge recuses himself from $1B suit over Callide power station
A $1 billion dispute between the owner and manager of the troubled Callide power station in Queensland will be reallocated, after a judge conceded that his knowledge of a key expert report could create an apprehension of bias. 
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ATO wants split trial in case over $300M Esso, Woodside tax bill
The Tax Office wants to hive off a contract dispute between Japanese conglomerate Mitsui and its Kipper gas field partners Esso and Woodside in a fight over a $298 million tax bill.
FWC finds dismissal of CBA home loan exec was ‘sound’
The FWC has found that Commonwealth Bank’s dismissal of a home loan executive was justified, after an investigation revealed WeChat communications with a third party who was receiving payments from CBA customers. 
Thomsons hires Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer for finance team
Thomsons has strengthened its banking and finance team with the appointment of a lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright.