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HWL Ebsworth wants $130M negligence case sent back to referees
HWL Ebsworth, which was found liable for negligent advice on a Parramatta land development, wants the issue of damages returned to two referees, saying the experts' findings would have a significant impact on how much the firm had to pay.
‘Not responsible litigants’: Fed-up judge issues 30th judgment in vodka TM case
After years of pre-trial stoushes, a trademark dispute over Russian vodka has worn a Federal Court judge's patience thin, with the judge remarking that the court was entitled to expect better from the litigants.
Sparke Helmore lures workplace partner from Squire Patton Boggs
Sparke Helmore has hired a workplace partner and special counsel from Squire Patton Boggs to grow its Perth office.
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Court tosses challenge to Santos’ Narrabri gas pipeline
A community group has lost a legal challenge to a 50-60 km underground pipeline that will connect Santos’ $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project to the Hunter gas pipeline. 
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Expert’s scope limited in Downer EDI, John Holland spat over rail facility
An expert will not be asked to determine a potential cross-claim by Downer EDI Rail in a dispute with John Holland over a rollingstock manufacturing facility being constructed in Torbanlea.
SkyCity shareholder can’t bring action over $67M AUSTRAC penalty
A SkyCity shareholder has lost his bid to bring a case against former executives and directors at the ASX-listed casino seeking to recoup a $67 million penalty over breaches of money laundering regulations. 
Elysium Noosa Resort faces IP suit over rebrand
A wellness retreat has launched an intellectual property suit against luxury Queensland resort Elysium Noosa, claiming that a recent rebrand amounts to passing off.
Janssen wins injunction against Juno in patent fight over generic Invega
Johnson & Johnson-owned Janssen has secured an injunction against drug maker Juno Pharmaceuticals, halting the release of Juno's generic version of schizophrenia drug Invega Sustenna.
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Developer wins appeal in dispute with Sky Gardens builder
An appeals court has reversed a decision awarding $2.1 million to Calibre, the builder of the 'Sky Gardens' residential development in Ryde, finding developer Kalorizkio had validly offset the claim.
ATO’s appeal flops in $52M row with streetwear brand City Beach
An appeals court has confirmed that a restructuring by streetwear retailer City Beach did not involve a $52 million tax avoidance scheme, tossing a challenge by the tax office.