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Seven hits back at suit over Lerhmann interview, says settlement breached by ex-Spotlight producer
Seven has gone on the offensive in a lawsuit by former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach that alleges the broadcaster breached a settlement deed and defamed him, arguing it was Auerbach who broke the terms of their agreement. 
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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.
Amgen wants Sandoz to give up info on regulatory approval for generic Prolia, Xgeva
Biopharmaceutical company Amgen has lodged proceedings against generic maker Sandoz, calling for documents related to regulatory approval of a generic version of its top-selling bone disease treatments.
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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.
Alcoa wins transfer pricing dispute with Tax Office
Alcoa has won a transfer pricing dispute with the Tax Office, with a tribunal rejecting the ATO's novel argument that Alcoa was not dealing at arm's length in selling alumina to a distributor that bribed Bahraini government officials.
ACCC appoints anti-scam czar as new CEO
Sarah Proudfoot has been appointed as the CEO of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission after leading the commission's National Anti-Scam Centre.
Strip search class action plaintiff wants $130K for ‘humiliating’ inspection, trial hears
The lead plaintiff in a class action alleging police conducted thousands of unlawful strip searches at music festivals in NSW has sought $130,000 in damages on the first day of trial against the state. 
Linchpin class action settlement with AIG wins court approval
A judge has signed off on a settlement in a class action by investors in failed advisory firm Linchpin Capital, with insurer AIG paying $12.15 million and forfeiting its right to appeal a liability finding.
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.