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A class action against Allergan over recalled breast implants has asked a court to slash parts of the US pharma company’s defence, saying they are “incoherent”.
Judge rejects ‘urgent’ bid for rent costs by couple behind ALAMMC
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A Federal Court judge has refused to alter freezing orders to cover rent costs for the couple behind defunct NDIS housing developer ALAMMC, after the Queensland Supreme Court made possession orders over their Gold Coast apartment.
ACCC keeps eye on airlines amid conflict in Middle East
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is keeping a close eye on airlines amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has led to cancelled flights and higher gas prices.
Medibank can’t appeal Deloitte report ruling in data breach class action
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The Full Court has rejected Medibank’s bid to appeal a finding that legal professional privilege did not attach to a Deloitte report commissioned in the wake of a massive data breach.
Former LK Law founder appeals judgment over secret sale
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Adelaide lawyer Jason Karas is challenging a ruling that he pay $41 million to his former business partner and law firm for what a court found was a secret plan to sell the firm’s Hong Kong-based entity.
Council’s legal bill in construction case slashed by over $2M
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A Sydney law firm’s bill has been dramatically cut after a court found it charged the Broken Hill Council excessive hourly rates and an unauthorised uplift fee
Rivermakers can’t bump appeal in light of criminal case
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A judge has refused to adjourn an appeal over a development application for a new lifestyle precinct in east Brisbane in light of a criminal case over the alleged unlawful use of the same land, opting instead for “careful” case management.
Rio Tinto gets $2B boost to support Boyne aluminium smelter
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The federal and Queensland governments will hand over $2 million to Rio Tinto to support its Boyne aluminium smelter in return for the mining giant investing $7.5 billion in clean energy projects within the state.
Two groups duke it out to build Brisbane’s new Gabba
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Two groups will compete to build an arena to replace Brisbane’s Gabba stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics, after beating out six other groups.
ESR wins development approval for Westlink Industry Park
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The first stage of the Westlink Industrial estate in Sydney has been approved, after ESR Developments successfully challenged Penrith City Council’s refusal of the plan.