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Court won’t up $300K damages in negligence case against Sydney firm
A former client of a Sydney law firm has lost his bid to up a $300,000 damages award against the firm over a defective notice in a proposed $7.8 million land sale.
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Owners’ spat with developer of Sydney’s 60 Bathurst to stay in court
A dispute between the developer of a luxury Sydney apartment complex and an owners corporation will stay in court, with an appeals court confirming it was preferable to an expert determination. 
‘Hope to see you after you settle’: Sydney light rail class action sent to mediation
A long-running class action over the construction of the Sydney light rail that was revived by the High Court is heading to mediation, with a judge noting the challenges that lie ahead in determining all the claims of group members if the parties don't settle.
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‘Rank, rank incompetence’: Judge slams solicitors in APAC, Dexus trial
A judge has threatened to vacate the trial in Dexus’ case against Melbourne Airport operator APAC after all the defendants tried to file documents late, suggesting the lawyers may be hit with personal costs orders.
Aged care provider to backpay staff $11M under deal with FWO
Non-profit aged care provider Southern Cross Care has agreed to pay over $11.7 million to 5,500 underpaid staff as part of a court-enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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Vicinity, Ipoh win $470,000 from Galeries Shopping Centre tenant
Retail property group Vicinity and GIC's Ipoh have won $470,000 from a former tenant at Sydney's Galeries Shopping Centre to cover unpaid rent, damages and fitout restoration costs.
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Council wins fight with TfNSW over land acquired for light rail
Parramatta City Council has prevailed in a fight with Transport for NSW over land compulsorily acquired for the state's light rail system, with a judge finding it held a registered interest in the land. 
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Romeciti appeals $9M SOPA judgment for Watpac over Natura development
Sydney developer Romeciti is challenging a $9.19 million payment adjudication in favour of construction company Watpac in connection with a $450 million high-end residential complex in Macquarie Park.
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Development objector has no say after Land Court conciliation: appeals court
A NSW appeals court has found objectors have no right to weigh in on development applications once they reach conciliation in the Land and Environment Court, and that judges don't have to consider all material before the court. 
Mayne can advance damages case against Cosette over $672M merger debacle
US-based drug maker Cosette has lost its bid to stay proceedings alleging it induced the treasurer to reject its $672 million tie-up with Mayne Pharma, with a judge finding Mayne has a right to prosecute its case and would be prejudiced by the delay.