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Publican Julian Gerner expands claims over Continental Hotel Sorrento development
Publican Julian Gerner has “significantly” amended his claims in a dispute over the redevelopment of the Continental Hotel Sorrento, a court has heard.
iSignthis loses $690K fight with early investors over performance shares
A judge has ruled that two early investors in iSignthis are entitled to $689,662 in compensation after finding that the fintech breached an agreement entitling them to performance shares in the company. 
Ex-ANZ units hit insurers with $182M suit over fees-for-no-service bills
Former ANZ subsidiaries have filed proceedings against three insurers claiming they wrongfully denied coverage for $182 million in compensation and costs relating to financial adviser breaches to retail clients. 
Sippy cup maker Nuby drags Aussie distributor to court
Nuby has taken former distributor Playgro to court to enforce a US judgment, but a messy dispute has emerged over whether the baby products maker can pursue the company when its name is shared with another entity.
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Melton shopping centre appeals finding over $30M land purchase
The owner of a proposed shopping centre development in Melton is appealing a Victorian Supreme Court order that it return $1.5 million to a defunct developer that allegedly breached a $30 million land sale contract.
Failed space start-up ordered to pay $2.4M to former CEO
A judge has ordered failed space start-up Equatorial Launch Australia to pay its former chief executive $2.4 million for breaching a commitment amount contract, despite the company now being in liquidation.
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IG Power sues CS Energy for $1B over Callide power station
IG Power has sued Queensland government-owned corporation CS Energy for $1 billion alleging it is liable for “catastrophic” incidents at the Callide coal-fired power station.
Shopping network TVSN settles WIN suit over broadcasting agreement
Shopping network TVSN has settled a lawsuit by Bruce Gordon's WIN Corporation alleging it failed to honour its obligations under a broadcasting agreement before inking a deal with Seven Network.
Cor Cordis loses fight over ex-managing partner’s fraud claims
Cor Cordis has lost its bid to strike out claims by the former chair of the insolvency firm that it "confected" reductions in work in progress to avoid paying his full retirement entitlements.
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Retirement villages law ‘unfit’ to protect residents, owners, judge says
The Retirement Villages Act was unfit for the purpose of protecting both former residents at a Paterson Lakes retirement village and new apartment owners, who appeared to be victims of an "exploitative" scheme by former managers and operators, a court has found.