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Court’s finding that EnergyAustralia ‘in the construction industry’ could affect energy, rail, telco
A court's finding that EnergyAustralia is on the hook for portable long service leave for maintenance workers at its Yallourn power station because its "significant' maintenance activities mean it's 'in the construction industry' could affect energy, rail and telecommunications firms.
Failed MLC class action can’t peek at settlement deed in resolved case
The applicant in a failed class action by members of NAB's MLC Super fund can't access a settlement deed in a separate class action against the fund trustee, which resolved days after the applicant's case was thrown out.
ASIC secures winding up orders against Falcon Capital
ASIC has won winding up orders against investment firm Falcon Capital and its managed investment scheme First Guardian Master Fund, after raising concerns about potential risks to investors. 
Judge ends Keybridge administration, finds company is solvent
After running a successful campaign to remove three board members, major Keybridge shareholder WAM Active has convinced a court to end the investment company's administration after it provided a letter of comfort and offer to fund its debts.
Moray & Agnew recruits new corporate partner
An automotive law expert has joined Moray & Agnew as a partner in the firm's corporate and commercial practice.
Clive Palmer files appeal in failed suits against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton
Clive Palmer has appealed a court's decision to toss his lawsuits against former Australian Securities and Investments Commission chair James Shipton alleging he acted in bad faith when the regulator filed criminal proceedings against him.
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WestConnex class action applicants defeat funder’s latest appeal
The funder behind a class action against Transport for NSW over the $16 billion WestConnex project has lost another appeal in its ongoing spat with the lead applicants.
Funder in spat with WestConnex class action applicants can’t dodge costs
That it once had a $100,000 bank cheque is not sufficient evidence to prove a funder behind a class action over the $16 billion WestConnex tunnel can meet a costs order in a feud with the applicants, an appeals court has said.
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Developer wins docs from council in spat over Paddington boarding house reno
Sydney City Council has been ordered by a court to produce documents in a legal battle with a property developer seeking to convert a Paddington boarding house into luxury residences.
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Allens, HSF advise on ACEN’s renewable energy portfolio financing
Big Six firms Allens and Herbert Smith Freehills are the law firm heavyweights behind $750 million in platform financing for ACEN Australia's renewable energy portfolio.