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Jemena loses round in trespass case by billboard company Manboom
Jemena Gas has lost its bid for a court to determine a preliminary question in a case by billboard company Manboom that claims the presence of underground gas infrastructure at a site in Mascot, NSW that supplies gas to 1.6 million customers amounts to trespassing.
Insurer not on hook for scrapped NSW music festival during Black Summer bushfires
Insurer Lloyd’s in not on the hook for losses arising from a cancelled 2019 music festival, with a judge finding the Black Summer bushfires did not render cancellation necessary as was required for coverage under the relevant insurance policy.
Scyne reaches settlement over defection of former tax partner to Downer EDI
Scyne Advisory has resolved its case seeking to bar a former partner from working for the professional services arm of Downer EDI, in a confidential settlement the firm said acknowledged the need to protect information and uphold restraints.
Aussie Skips accepts cartel conviction but will fight $3.5M penalty
Aussie Skips is not appealing a finding that it engaged in serious criminal cartel conduct but will challenge the size of the $3.5 million penalty, a court has been told.
NSW Health to pay $230M to settle junior doctors class action
Tens of thousands of junior doctors who allege they were systemically underpaid have reached a $230 million settlement with NSW Health, the largest settlement ever in an underpayments class action.
Three barristers appointed to new Industrial Court in NSW
Two employment silks and a criminal barrister have been selected by the NSW government to serve on the state's restored Industrial Court.
Westconnex class action paused as funder feuds with lead plaintiff
A class action against Transport for NSW over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of land to construct the $16 billion Westconnex tunnel in Sydney has been put on ice until the funder and the lead plaintiff can resolve a potential dispute. 
Icon forced into arbitration with ANSTO over $27M waste facility at Lucas Heights
A judge has shut down a case by Icon against Australia's nuclear agency over the $27 million construction of a waste treatment plant at Lucas Heights, saying the dispute should be determined by an arbitrator despite the parties waiving pre-arbitration steps.
NSW court avoids mention of preferred pronouns in latest practice note
The NSW Supreme Court has issued a practice note on forms of address that fails to invite parties to inform the court of their preferred pronouns, unlike two other state courts, one of which came under fire from 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling last year.
High Court to decide if new duty of care for NSW builders is apportionable
The High Court is set to weigh in on a challenge to a precedent-setting decision that found breaches of statutory duty under a provision of the Design and Building Practitioners Act are not apportionable, in a case with significant ramifications for the NSW construction industry.