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Watpac sues insurer over $4M claim for late works at Casey Hospital
The builder contracted to carry out expansion works at Casey Hospital in Berwick has sued its insurer for refusing to cover $4 million in damages caused by a subcontractor's delays.
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Skyaus hit with $1.3M suit over permit lapse for Optus project
CPS Technology & Infrastructure has sued subcontractor Skyaus Infrastructure over $1.3 million in loss  allegedly suffered after Skyaus failed to obtain necessary permits for a new Optus facility in the rural village of Anakie.
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Transport for NSW can’t get High Court to clarify scope of land acquisition law
The High Court has refused special leave to Transport for NSW to weigh in on a dispute over the value of land acquired near the Western Sydney Airport.
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Icon reaches middle ground on value of Westgate industrial site
Builder Icon has reached an agreement with the NSW valuer general on the value of a parcel of land for its proposed Westgate industrial estate in western Sydney.
Brickworks settles competition suit against rival BGC
Australia’s largest brick manufacturer Brickworks has settled a competition case brought against rival BGC, a company founded by billionaire Len Buckeridge. 
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ICAC launches probe into ex-CEO of School Infrastructure NSW
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will conduct a public inquiry into whether former School Infrastructure NSW CEO Anthony Manning and others improperly awarded contracts and jobs to their friends. 
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JB Asset Management wins back funds from failed $395M development deal
JB Asset Management has clawed back $3 million from a scuttled real estate deal involving LBA Capital, almost a year after LBA’s director was jailed for fraud.
Developer Mayfield loses appeal in competition case over NSW Ports deal
An appeals court has dismissed a competition case by Mayfield Development against NSW Ports over agreements to privatise two ports, finding that derivative Crown immunity applied to the port authority.
Solicitor fights misconduct charge for alleged failure to pay barrister
A solicitor has lost a round in his challenge to a professional misconduct charge by South Australia's legal watchdog for allegedly breaching conditions on his practising certificate related to paying counsel fees.
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Court turfs Qube’s $71M appeal over ‘incomprehensible’ payment schedule
Logistics company Qube can't dodge a $71 million payment to subcontractor Martinus Rail, with an appeals court finding no error in an adjudicator's finding that Qube’s payment schedule was "incomprehensible".