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X Corp can’t dodge QCAT discrimination case by Muslim group
X Corp can't challenge a finding that it must face a complaint of religious vilification in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, with an appeal tribunal saying a member was not wrong to draw on defamation and consumer case law.
Cor Cordis sued by ex-chair who claims firm undervalued WIP
The former chair of Cor Cordis has sued the insolvency firm, claiming it passed resolutions in “bad faith” that reduced the value of its work in progress from $23 million to $12.7 million to avoid paying out his proper retirement entitlements. 
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Vicinity Centres takes full ownership of Brisbane’s Uptown for $212M
ASX-listed Vicinity Centres has secured full ownership of Uptown Shopping Centre in Brisbane's CBD after agreeing to purchase IFM Investor's 75 per cent stake for $212 million.
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IG Power stakes claim over $3.5M surplus left over from Callide administration
IG Energy’s former subsidiary has made a claim on a $3.5 million surplus from the administration of IG’s interest in the Callide Power Station in Queensland. 
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Mitre 10 franchisee sues Bunnings over $36M Queensland store plans
A Mitre 10 franchisee, who has accused Bunnings Warehouse of misusing its market power, wants an order from the court shielding it from any adverse costs orders in its David and Goliath battle.
Westpac CEO ordered to court after bank seeks to ‘defend the indefensible’
A judge ordered Westpac's CEO to front court over the "unconscionable" actions of mortgage subsidiary St George Bank in refusing to reverse an adverse credit record from a customer short $44.11 on her mortgage payments.
Victoria can’t dodge full costs in pepper spray class action, flags appeal
Victoria may appeal a decision in a class action that found police unlawfully deployed pepper spray at a 2019 protest, a court has heard, as the state loses a bid to avoid the applicant's full legal costs.
Court welcomes new judge with 200 High Court appearances under belt
Stephen Donaghue KC has been sworn in as a new judge on the Victorian Court of Appeal, with attendees at a welcome ceremony hearing the former Solicitor-General has so many High Court appearances -- close to 200 -- that "even AustLii gave up counting".
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Aldi inks 20-year agreement for Charter Hall logistics hub
Aldi has entered into a 20-year pre-lease agreement with Charter Hall for a 102,000 square metre temperature controlled warehouse in Tarneit, Victoria, and has extended its tenancy at a distribution facility in Queensland by eight years.
Ashurst nabs insolvency lawyer from HWL Ebsworth
Ashurst has appointed a new partner to its restructuring and governance practice, nabbing a partner from HWL Ebsworth who represented the receivers of investment platform Brite Advisors.