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‘Gun to court’s head’: Judge won’t give OK to Strongroom AI’s sale proposal
A judge has refused an eleventh-hour application by administrators for Strongroom AI for court approval of a sale offer ahead of a second creditors meeting, likening the bid to “putting a gun to the court's head".
Clyde & Co nabs Kennedys insurance expert to grow casualty claims practice
A personal injury and insurance expert from Kennedys has joined Clyde & Co's partnership in Brisbane.
Law firm loses spat with client over agreement to cap fees
A law firm has lost a row with a former client over a pact to cap fees at $100,000, with a judge rejecting its claim the agreement was not binding.
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Court rejects McNab’s payment claim for Forme development in Brisbane
An interim payment claim under Queensland's SOP Act must include claims related to work carried out within the preceding six months, a judge has found.
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Enviro court OKs three fast food outlets in heritage listed suburb
The NSW Land and Environment Court has granted approval for the development of three fast food outlets on a block off the Central Coast Highway in the heritage listed suburb of Kariong, despite objections from locals. 
‘Chorus of deflections’: ASIC slams Star board’s ‘apathy’ over AML/CTF breaches
Star Entertainment's management and board cannot shirk responsibility for turning a blind eye to money laundering risks by pointing the finger at each other, ASIC has told a court.
Court tosses client’s ‘indefensible’ case against lawyers after fourth repleading
A court has dismissed a client’s attempt to join Kheir Lawyers to an action against Shine Lawyers, after the application -- repleaded for a fourth time -- remained “indefensible".
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High Court won’t hear case against builder by subcontractor’s injured worker
An injured construction worker has failed in his plea to the High Court to weigh in on his case, which alleged a principal contractor owed a duty of care to him as a sub-contractor's employee.
Class action over risky CFDs wins access to customer screening data
A class action against CMC Markets has won access to data thought to reveal that approximately 2,500 customers who failed screening tests for risky financial products were nevertheless permitted to trade. 
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Holding Redlich snags construction, corporate partners
Holding Redlich has lured two construction partners and one corporate partner for its Melbourne and Brisbane offices.