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Court tosses contractor’s case over Sydney Entertainment Centre roof collapse
A court has dismissed a case by a demolition company over the 2016 collapse of Sydney Entertainment Centre's roof, which sought coverage under an insurance policy held by the since deregistered contractor that hired it.
Judge OKs University of Newcastle’s $7.55M class action settlement
A judge has given the green light to a $7.55 million settlement in a class action against the University of Newcastle over unaccredited engineering degrees.
HMC’s Payton Capital defeats state manager’s whistleblower case
Property investor Payton Capital has largely defeated a former state manager's case, with a court finding his disclosures about two investments were not a substantial or operative factor behind his dismissal.
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Loulach Developments hit with freezing orders in $11M defects suit
A judge has made urgent freezing orders against a developer and builder facing a $11.1 million defects suit from the owners of a North Parramatta building, after hearing the developer had transferred assets.
Judge OKs discontinuance of WestConnex class action
A judge has approved a bid by the plaintiffs in a class action over the compulsory acquisition of land for Sydney’s $16 billion WestConnex to discontinue the case, after a breakdown in their relationship with the funder. 
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Martinus Rail wins bid to stay $26M judgment in stoush with Qube
A judge has granted a bid by Martinus Rail to stay the enforcement of a $26 million judgment in a dispute with Qube over Sydney’s $4 billion Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, saying it was a practical solution in light of the “ongoing litigious saga” between the parties.
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Built can’t aggregate claims against NSW Department of Education
A judge has stayed Built's case against the state of NSW over a school project, finding a $500,000 litigation threshold in the state's standard construction contract applied to each dispute referred to an expert.
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Ennismore in court over termination of Olympia hotel management deal
Hotel manager Ennismore has argued a notice by the owners of The Olympia hotel in Paddington terminating a management agreement is invalid and wants the dispute sent to arbitration.
Rebel Wilson back in court in latest fight with ‘The Deb’ producers
Rebel Wilson was back in court on Monday as trial kicked off in 'The Deb' producer AI Film's case against the actress, with a co-producer telling the court he knew the film was not likely to break even.
Westpac brings case against broker AUSIEX as contract nears end
Westpac has filed court proceedings in a dispute against its online broker, Australian Investment Exchange, over whether the bank validly terminated their services agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the month.