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FWO to seek default judgment against former CFMEU boss
The Fair Work Ombudsman will seek default judgment against former CFMEU secretary John Setka, who has failed to engage with the regulator's case alleging he attempted to get the former head of the construction industry regulator fired. 
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.
Law firm gave negligent advice to victim of historical abuse, court finds
A judge has found that a Melbourne law firm gave negligent advice to the plaintiff in a historical sexual abuse case, which meant his “viable” claim for economic loss was never pursued.
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Judge says after-hours payment claim served on Roberts Co valid
Roberts Co will have to pay a $3.2 million payment claim served by subcontractor Sharvain Facades at 7:18pm on a Friday, after a judge found the claim was validly issued that day.
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Kaloriziko $2M debt for Ryde development not offset by property deal, court finds
A judge has rejected developer Kaloriziko's claim that a property deal involving related parties extinguished a $2.12 million liability to a builder in relation to the construction of the 'Sky Gardens' residential development in Ryde, NSW.
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. 
Applicant’s claim flops in postgrads class action against University of Sydney
A judge has dismissed a class action applicant’s claim that he was underpaid as a University of Sydney postgraduate student, but left for another day the question of whether the court should also make orders binding group members. 
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MinterEllison advises Johns Lyng on Pacific Equity Partners’ buyout offer
Johns Lyng Group confirmed Wednesday it had received a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum and has granted the private equity firm an exclusivity period to undergo due diligence.