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Melissa Caddick’s parents, receivers strike deal over Edgecliff property
The parents and receivers for accused Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick have reached a deal over a multi-million dollar property in Sydney’s East, but the compromise remains to be blessed by out-of-pocket investors.
Ex-BCEG directors claw back costs after shaving $12.5M off judgment
Two ex-directors of Chinese construction and engineering firm BCEG who were found to have defrauded the company have succeeded in clawing back a portion of their costs of a partially successful appeal which reduced the amount owing to their former employee by around $12.5 million.
Lauren Cranston jailed for eight years for Plutus tax fraud
The daughter of a former ATO boss has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment over her role in an $105 million tax fraud involving payroll services company Plutus Payroll, with a judge finding she showed “no contrition” for her conduct.
Scenic Tours can’t dodge $10M damages ruling in cruise class action
Cruise operator Scenic Tours is stuck with a $10 million damages bill but has avoided paying for disappointed traveller’s flights, after an appeals court mostly rejected its appeal of an award to travellers who were promised a “once in a lifetime cruise along the grand waterways of Europe” but were instead forced to take the bus.
NSW Supreme Court no longer a go-to court for class actions
The New South Wales Supreme Court has declined in popularity as a venue for class action litigation since contingency fees were introduced in Victoria, according to a new report.
In loss for Haymarket builder, appeals court says new defect claims not new cause of action
The builder of an allegedly defective Haymarket apartment building has lost an appeal of a decision which found that separate breaches of statutory building warranties do not create individual causes of action.
Ex-Cushman & Wakefield director says $1.3M sign-on bonus with rival at stake in employment case
A court has heard that a director at office leasing company Cushman & Wakefield who accepted a job with a competitor could lose a $1.3 million sign-on bonus if the case by her former employer is not promptly resolved.
Sydney silk reprimanded for alleged sexual harassment and workplace bullying
A leading construction and commercial law silk in Sydney has been subject to a reprimand by the NSW legal services commissioner for alleged sexual harassment and workplace bullying. 
Barry Nilsson poaches six from Norton Rose to boost insurance practice
Boutique law firm Barry Nilsson has snagged a Norton Rose Fulbright disputes partner who specialises in healthcare product liability class actions and his five-member team to join its Sydney office. 
NSW government fights bid for transactional documents in Westconnex class action
Transport for NSW has refused to hand over transactional documents related to its $16 billion Westconnex project in a class action over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of land to construct the tunnel in inner western Sydney.