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FSM liquidators’ claim over alleged uncommercial loan faces strikeout
An entity associated with lender Keyview Investment Management wants to strike out a claim brought by the liquidators of defunct developer FSM Development, which has brought proceedings against a raft of defendants, including law firm Mallesons. 
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Maas Group acquires $300M stake in Firmus
Construction company Maas Group has acquired an additional $300 million stake in AI infrastructure company Firmus, executing on its strategy to expand into digital infrastructure after shedding its construction material division for $1.7 billion.
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United Cinemas wins injunction in fight to maintain Craigieburn lease
United Cinemas has secured interim relief blocking its landlord from terminating its lease at the Craigieburn Central cinema in Victoria.
Sportsbet ‘promised’ punters ‘fast code’ system was legal, class action tells court
Sportsbet's 'fast code' betting system was not a genuine telephone betting service because customers had already transmitted  information before making the call, according to a class action which argues punters would not have placed bets had they known the system was illegal. 
Class action to get less than half of $22.5M CommInsure settlement
A judge will approve deductions that will leave less than half of a $22.5 million class action settlement against two former CBA wealth management units left over for distribution to group members.
Victorian Supreme Court set to hear record number of class action trials
As proof of its popularity as a class action jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of Victoria will hear opening submissions in three class action trials on Monday, an unprecedented number in a single day for the court.
Airbus, Commonwealth hit with class action over 2023 helicopter crash
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and the Commonwealth have been hit with a class action by the family members of four aviators who were killed when an army helicopter crashed off the coast of Queensland in 2023.
Fortescue says class action can’t bring hostile workplace claim
Fortescue wants to strike out a class action's claim that it created a hostile workplace for women, arguing the allegation was not raised in a human rights complaint and can't now be pursued in court.
Harvey Norman’s ‘opaque’ structure causing class action discovery woes, court told
A class action against Harvey Norman over alleged useless product warranties wants the court to manage the discovery process after more than six months of disagreements, saying the company's corporate structure is opaque.