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No split trial in suit over confidential South Australia solar plant info
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-12-10 11:45 pm By Andy Sidler

Solar developer Green Gold Energy has lost its bid to bifurcate an upcoming trial in its case accusing competitor Trina Solar of misusing its confidential information, with a judge citing the risks of a retrial. 

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Judge partly bars Rebel Wilson’s US cross-claim over The Deb
Defamation 2025-12-08 11:59 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has issued an injunction against actress and director Rebel Wilson, partially blocking her cross-claim in US defamation proceedings launched by producers of her film, ‘The Deb’.

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Greensill can’t access privileged copy of Tokio Marine unit’s database
Insurance 2025-12-08 11:42 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill Bank can’t access a copy of a Tokio Marine unit’s database, with a judge finding the copy was created for the primary purpose of HWL Ebsworth providing legal advice.

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TG Metals shareholder wins bid to inspect company’s books
Securities 2025-12-08 11:53 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A shareholder of gold and lithium exploration company TG metals has won its bid to inspect the company’s books over concerns about two capital raisings that occurred within six weeks of each other. 

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‘Not responsible litigants’: Fed-up judge issues 30th judgment in vodka TM case
Intellectual Property 2025-12-08 11:31 pm By Andy Sidler

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.

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JLL says CEO’s sacking over handling of harassment complaint warranted
Real Estate 2025-12-09 11:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Commercial real estate group JLL has hit back at former CEO Daniel Kernaghan’s unfair dismissal case, saying he was sacked for mishandling a harassment complaint against a manager.

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York Property loses appeal of $12.7M decision in dispute over Gold Cost high-rise
Construction 2025-12-09 11:35 pm By Andy Sidler

York Property has lost an appeal in a dispute with builder Tomkins over a payment claim for work on a Gold Coast high-rise, with the appeals court declining to set aside an adjudicator’s decision that was later cut down to $12.7 million. 

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Ashurst reps Newcastle Airport on landmark Defence missile factory
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-12-09 11:12 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Law firm Ashurst has advised Newcastle Airport on arrangements for Australia’s first guided weapons manufacturing and maintenance facility, to be based at its Astra Aerolab precinct.

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BHP’s $110M class action settlement OK’d, with half going to lawyers, funder
Class Actions 2025-12-05 11:00 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has approved a $110 million settlement in a class action against BHP over the collapse of a tailings dam, and has OK’d fees and commission reducing the sum by 50 per cent, despite concerns the costs were excessive.

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SkyCity shareholder can’t bring action over $67M AUSTRAC penalty
Securities 2025-12-05 11:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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. 

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