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ACCC opens inquiry into Lactalis’ bid for Fonterra assets
The competition regulator has opened an informal review into whether competition issues would arise should French dairy company Lactalis make a play for the assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra which are up for sale.
Lander & Rogers settles suit by wheelchair-bound practice group manager
Lander & Rogers has settled a lawsuit by a former practice group manager alleging the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.
Vehicle Management Systems wins extension to renew patents after forgetting to pay fees
A company that manufactures vehicle sensing technology used to monitor public parking has been allowed more time to renew its patents, despite opposition from rival SARB.
Private equity expert joins King & Wood Mallesons from Clayton Utz
A specialist private equity lawyer with over 20 years of experience has joined King & Wood Mallesons private capital team as a partner.
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Lenders for Bondi Junction property lose bid for break fee, KWM’s fees
Lender WholeCap has lost its bid for a “break fee” and $430,000 in legal costs billed by King & Wood Mallesons associated with a term sheet for a proposed $66.1 million loan to a Harbour Land entity.
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Victoria sued over Metropolitan Remand Centre construction project
A contractor working on upgrades at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Victoria has filed proceedings against the Victorian Correction Infrastructure Partnership, arguing a dispute resolution clause in their contract runs afoul of the SOP Act.
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Gold Road Resources agrees to $3.7B takeover
Australian mining company Gold Road Resources has agreed to a $3.7 billion takeover by South African mining company Gold Fields.
Court to hear secret recording in Ben Roberts-Smith bid to re-open appeal
A court has allowed Ben Roberts-Smith to admit into evidence a secret recording of Nine journalist Nick McKenzie, as the former soldier makes a fresh bid to revive his failed defamation case.
Nine reporter named in Ben Roberts-Smith case pressed on use of ‘subterfuge’
Nine journalist Nick McKenzie was pressed during cross-examination on Thursday in Ben Roberts-Smith's bid to re-open his defamation appeal on whether he has used deceptive methods or 'subterfuge' in his reporting.
Criminal barrister accused of sexual harassment in paralegal’s suit
A criminal defence lawyer sexually harassed a female paralegal who worked at his Fremantle firm, according to a suit that details a series of alleged incidents, including a request that she wear his wife's court robes.