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CPE Capital wins $96M in dispute over profit-sharing agreement
A judge has awarded private equity firm CPE Capital, formerly CHAMP, $96 million in a dispute over a profit sharing agreement that was part of a deal to provide $150 million in vendor finance to FX Group Holdings for shares in trading platform Pepperstone.
Human rights activists want in on High Court copyright case
Human rights and press freedom activists want to intervene in a High Court case over copyright ownership in abattoir footage obtained by trespass, saying the broader public interest might be affected by the case.
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MinRes wins bid for Chevron docs in dispute with Pilbara Ports Authority
Mineral Resources has won a bid for more documents in its fight with the Pilbara Ports Authority over the validity of a channel charge, which it argues was imposed to cover amounts owed to Chevron for construction costs. 
Pilbara Ports Authority ordered to produce docs in fee fight with MinRes
Mineral Resources has won a bid for more documents in its fight with the Pilbara Ports Authority over the validity of a channel charge. 
Lander & Rogers strengthens disputes team with lawyer from HSFK
Lander & Rogers has hired a disputes lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer to join its Brisbane-based commercial disputes practice as a partner. 
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IGA can’t sue over council planning amendment, High Court told
The Victorian planning minister has told the High Court that IGA can't bring a lawsuit over a local council amendment allowing up to four supermarkets in the town of Shepparton, saying the case does raise a jurisdictional error. 
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Sydney Uni wants to amend case against Multiplex over Charles Perkins Centre
The University of Sydney is seeking to push back the trial date in its six-year-old case against Multiplex over alleged defects at the Charles Perkins Centre, alleging it has recently discovered new problems with the building.
MinterEllison expands private capital team with Gilbert + Tobin hires
MinterEllison has expanded its private capital team, hiring two leveraged finance specialists from Gilbert + Tobin.
Director triumphs in ‘acrimonious dispute’ over documentary credits
The director of a documentary about a US narcotics officer during the 1990s 'war on drugs' has won his copyright suit against the film's producers, with a judge finding his moral rights under the Copyright Act were infringed by their failure to credit him as the director.
Bupa can’t appeal failed bid for class action knockout
Aged care provider Bupa can't challenge the dismissal of its bid for a quick win in a class action over the standard of care at its facilities, despite a court noting the case has "some curiosities".