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Luke Sayers’ wife to seek jury trial in defamation, privacy case
The estranged wife of former Carlton Football Club president and ex-chief executive of PricewaterhouseCoopers Luke Sayers wants a jury trial in her case over an alleged defamatory statutory declaration he wrote as part of an investigation into an explicit social media post that led to his resignation from the club.
Court strikes out blockchain group’s suit against Fairfax
A judge has struck out a crypto company's injurious falsehood case against the Sydney Morning Herald's publisher after finding its statement of claim did not plead a cause of action.
Court OKs settlement with KPMG, class action members to get nothing
A judge has approved a settlement with KPMG in a shareholder class action over the collapse of mining company CuDeco, as well as a distribution scheme that will see payments to the funder but not group members.
High Court to hear Otsuka challenge to Abilify patent extension ruling
The High Court has agreed to hear Otsuka's appeal of a decision that revoked its Abilify patent extension, which Otsuka argued would “lead to a groundswell of court proceedings”.
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Mining companies defeat High Court appeal by native title holders
The High Court has declined to hear a challenge to an appeals court ruling that found mining companies AngloGold and IGO Limited did not need to renegotiate native title approvals when they consolidated 31 existing mining leases into one.
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High Court won’t hear ATO appeal in fight with Geocon over GST
The High Court has declined to weigh in on a dispute between the tax office and Canberra developer Geocon over excess GST on $115 million in sales from a 360-unit development.
Keystone-linked developer challenges $158M freezing order
Developer Robert Filippini, who is suspected of fraudulently receiving investor money from defunct Keystone Asset Management, is seeking to appeal an extension of freezing orders over family trusts that hold property and several luxury cars.
Former Carlton, PwC boss hits back at wife’s invasion of privacy case
Former Carlton president and PwC chief executive officer Luke Sayers has rejected claims in a lawsuit by his wife that he defamed her and invaded her privacy in response to probes over an explicit photo.
Rebel Wilson hit with indemnity costs over ditched subpoena fight
A judge has ordered Rebel Wilson to pay indemnity costs after she retracted an application to set aside subpoenaed evidence from Nine Network regarding an appearance on 60 Minutes.
St Basil’s fined $150,000 for COVID workplace safety violations
Melbourne aged care provider St Basil's has been convicted and fined $150,000 for failing to provide a safe working environment for staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, when dozens of residents died.