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Sacked boss of ISGroup Roy Mellon has largely defeated a bid to strike out his reply to the surveying company's defence, with a judge saying he was entitled to dispute the reasons given for his dismissal.

Defamation boutique Giles George has won a bid to be joined as a defendant in a case involving its former client, Sydney barrister Gina Edwards, after arguing it was barred from filing documents as a non-party.

Sydney has the legal talent, a speedy court and the necessary arbitration facilities to become an international legal hub, but needs government backing and a stronger pitch to the world, according to a new report.

Development Victoria has sued Lendlease over allegedly defective wharf structures at Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour Promenade, claiming worm infestation and deteriorating piles left parts of the waterfront unsafe and unfit for public use.

Coles’ proposed acquisition of a leasehold interest for a new Kalgoorlie supermarket will push the local IGA store out of the market, a tribunal has been told.

Perth accounting firm NKH has defeated a claim brought by the granddaughter of Snap Printing founder Stan Watt, who alleged the firm failed to manage a conflict of interest while acting for her and her siblings during a family dispute.

A Victorian couple has launched a lawsuit against global giant Sony, alleging the company's TV had a safety defect that caused a house fire resulting in $1.6 million worth of damages and the loss of the family dogs. 

A judge tasked with calculating damages owed former HWL Ebsworth client Gregory Lindsay-Owen has adopted a referees' report over his protests, saying it was open to the referees to refuse a $4.4 million tax adjustment. 

Renewables developer Octopus Australia has reportedly agreed to put down $2 billion to acquire the Golden Plains wind farm near Geelong, one of the southern hemisphere’s largest wind projects.

Singaporean real estate investor OUE REIT is increasing its stake in 180 George Street, a 55-storey Sydney office tower whose tenants include Salesforce, TikTok and Jones Lang LaSalle.