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Class action probe underway over Queensland property taxes
A law firm is investigating a potential class action against the Queensland government over stamp duty and land tax surcharges on foreign property purchasers.
Court dismisses charges against former Macquarie adviser
A criminal case against a former financial adviser from Macquarie accused of trading in derivatives without a client's authority has been dismissed.
Qube wins $40M cut to sum owed to logistics hub subcontractor
Logistics giant Qube has won a $40 million cut to amounts owed to Martinus Rail in a dispute over construction of the Moorebank terminal project in Sydney's west.
Judge from Maurice Blackburn should not hear Fletcher class action, court told
A judge should be disqualified from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building because of his previous association with the funder, as well as public remarks he made as a plaintiffs' solicitor, a court has heard. 
Vaccine developer loses ‘life and death’ fight with university
A vaccine developer cannot prevent Flinders University from blocking his access to a research lab and interfering with the supply of mice for research relating to COVID-19 and other diseases. 
Mills Oakley welcomes three new partners
Mills Oakley has lured three partners from rival firms to join its offices in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. 
MONA’s Ladies Lounge wins court battle to exclude men from art installation
The Museum of Old and New Art has won its bid to exclude men from its 'Ladies Lounge' exhibit, which a judge found promoted equal opportunity by providing a "flipped universe".
Class action over $85M Clydesdale development loses injunction bid
A class action by frustrated buyers over the $85 million sale of a Sydney development has failed to prevent the sale of lots, with a judge finding the class action's claims lack evidence.
High Court asked to tackle lawyers insurance ‘monopoly’ in NSW
An insurer has asked the High Court to hear an appeal with implications for competition in the "monopolised" market for lawyers professional indemnity insurance in New South Wales.
Clive Palmer’s nephew fails in appeal of contempt findings
The nephew of Clive Palmer and former director of Queensland Nickel has failed to reverse a decision rejecting his bid to dismiss contempt proceedings related to the company’s collapse.