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Judge stays Hyundai case over $7.9M arbitration award
A judge has stayed a case brought by Hyundai to enforce a $7.9 million arbitration award against Alfasi Steel related to the delayed construction of Sydney's International Conference Centre until a challenge to the award in Singapore's High Court concludes.
Former CEO sues Bellamy’s in $1.2M share dispute
The former CEO of organic baby food producer Bellamy's Australia has sued her old employer over $1.2 million in options allegedly owed as part of a long-term financial incentives scheme.
7-Eleven can make private settlement offers to class members, court says
A judge has found 7-Eleven is free to make confidential settlement offers to individual members in two class actions brought by franchisees, shooting down a bid by the applicants' lawyers to get the court involved in the convenience store giant's communications with class members.
Lawsuit claims Gould Gallery sold unverified Arkley painting
An Australian art gallery and its owner have been sued for allegedly failing to verify the authenticity of a Howard Arkley painting purchased for $205,000.
ACCC accuses potato wholesaler of ‘egregious’ contract terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has brought an unprecedented court action against Australia's largest potato wholesaler Mitolo Group, as it continues to ramp up enforcement over unfair contract terms.
Auto shop loses bid to sue Holding Redlich over franchisee agreements
The High Court has rejected a failed auto repair franchiser's bid to appeal a ruling dismissing its case against Holding Redlich alleging the law firm was negligent in preparing franchisee agreements.
Home builder can’t keep customers from posting negative reviews online
The ACCC has won an agreement from home builder Wisdom Properties to remove a non-disparagement clause from its standard home building agreement after the regulator said the clause likely violates the Australian Consumer Law. 
Glenville wins appeal of privilege ruling in Amcor asbestos dispute
Luxury home builder Glenville has won an appeal of a ruling that shielded certain documents from production by legal professional privilege in a lawsuit against global packaging giant Amcor over liability for asbestos remediation at a former Amcor paper mill site in a Melbourne suburb.
Garmin denied quick win in $1.1M dispute
A judge has denied a bid for summary judgment by Garmin Australia in a lawsuit brought by the GPS giant seeking $1.1 million allegedly owed under an agreement to supply its products for sale in Australia.
Woolworths, Lowe’s settle dispute over hardware store joint venture
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit between Woolworths and US home improvement giant Lowe's over a failed joint venture for a chain of hardware stores in Australia.