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Carnival loses challenge to negligence finding in COVID-19 class action
Carnival has lost an appeal of a finding in a class action that it was negligent in preventing a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship, but an appeal by the applicant over damages has also failed. 
Ford class action might be destined for High Court again
A defects class action against Ford, which has been on foot since 2016, might end up at the High Court for a second time, a court has heard.
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KKR invests $500M in Australian renewables company CleanPeak
Private equity giant KKR has committed $500 million to speed the growth of CleanPeak Energy, an Australian company providing renewable energy solutions to blue-chip players in the commercial and industrial sectors.
Appeal filed in failed patent suit over Apple’s Touch ID, Face ID tech
A patent holding company is challenging the dismissal of its infringement case over Apple's Touch ID and Face ID technology.
Olympian sues sporting body for defamation over misconduct sanction
A three-time Olympic figure skater has sued the NSW Ice Skating Association, alleging that a notice it circulated to members regarding a sexual misconduct finding and ban imposed by the US Centre for SafeSport was defamatory.
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Receiver wins court orders over Sydney properties of Dyldam director
A judge has ordered the sales proceeds of Western Sydney properties linked to former Dyldam director Sam Fayad to be paid into court, saying there was an arguable case that the sales were intended to defraud creditors.
Rebel Wilson sued by UK production company over ‘false and derogatory’ statements
Actor Rebel Wilson has been sued by a UK production company that co-produced her film The Deb, claiming she "deliberately undermined” the movie’s distribution. 
Court fines Webjet $9M for misleading air travelers about bookings
A judge has signed off on a $9 million penalty against online flight bookings service Webjet for misleading air travelers about prices and bookings.
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iProsperity liquidators pursue Crown for $55M in gambling losses
The liquidators of iProsperity Group want Crown to repay $55 million in company funds they say were gambled away by the real estate funds manager's directors.
Law professor sues Melbourne University over suspension for ‘Blak’ activists email
A law professor has sued Melbourne University for adverse action after he was allegedly suspended over a 2023 leaked email claiming Indigenous activism was leading to the institution's “destruction.”