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Law firm seeks 35% GCO in WiseTech class action
Class Actions 2025-07-29 11:59 pm By Sam Matthews

The law firm running a shareholder class action against WiseTech is seeking a group costs order that would give it a 35 per cent cut of any settlement, arguing the relatively high rate was justified by the risks of running the case.

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Merivale comes up short in trade mark battle despite plans to reopen Est restaurant
Intellectual Property 2025-07-29 11:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

Merivale has largely lost a battle to retain its ‘Est’ trade mark, with IP Australia finding the hospitality giant abandoned the brand when it shuttered its George St, Sydney fine dining eatery in 2019. 

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Company of pub baron Jon Adgemis can’t set aside $5M judgment
Hospitality 2025-07-30 11:44 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A company owned by pub baron and former KPMG partner Jon Adgemis has lost its bid to set aside a $5 million default judgment over a 2020 loan agreement.

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Liquidator for developer GR Capital wins more time to bring claims
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-07-30 11:53 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A liquidator for the defunct developer of a controversial south Sydney apartment building has won a bid to extend the time to bring potential voidable transaction proceedings.

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Lawyer’s unilateral email to chambers in builder’s case against CBA ‘undesirable’: judge
Construction 2025-07-30 11:09 pm By Christine Caulfield

A solicitor for a contractor in dispute with the Commonwealth Bank has been called out by a judge for a unilateral email to chambers without CBA’s consent.

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90MW Summerville solar farm wins government approval
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-07-30 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A new solar farm tipped to power 36,000 homes in NSW has been approved by the government in just 30 business days.

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Law professor sues Melbourne University over suspension for ‘Blak’ activists email
Employment 2025-07-28 11:02 pm By Andy Sidler

A law professor has sued Melbourne University for adverse action after he was allegedly suspended over a 2023 leaked email claiming Indigenous activism was leading to the institution’s “destruction.” 

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Lendlease reveals Japanese partners for $2.5B Hyde Park development
Real Estate 2025-07-29 11:34 pm By Christine Caulfield

Two Japanese real estate giants will partner with Lendlease on its plan to develop a $2.5 billion luxury apartment complex overlooking Sydney’s Hyde Park.

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Carpe Diem acquires boutique Potts Point co-living apartment building
Real Estate 2025-07-29 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Real estate funds manager Carpe Diem has scooped up the 42-room UME Potts Point co-living apartment block in Sydney’s east.

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Olympian sues sporting body for defamation over misconduct sanction
Defamation 2025-07-28 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A three-time Olympic figure skater has sued the NSW Ice Skating Association, alleging that a notice it circulated to members regarding a sexual misconduct finding and ban imposed by the US Centre for SafeSport was defamatory.

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