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Westpac is arguing timelines prepared by law firm Allens are privileged and should not be handed over in a shareholder class action over its alleged lax compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
Hyundai, Kia class action firm can’t escape costs of withdrawn appeals
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Applicants in class actions against Hyundai and Kia over alleged defective braking will pay the car manufacturers’ costs incurred for abandoned appeals, despite arguing the appeals were overtaken by subsequent events.
Tabcorp’s former CEO sues betting giant, directors
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Tabcorp’s ex-boss, who was found to have been forced out over alleged offensive language, says his coerced resignation was inconsistent with a boardroom history of condoning off-colour remarks.
Stockland-led consortium confirmed for Sydney social housing revamp
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A Stockland consortium has finalised contracts with the NSW government to lead a major redevelopment of social housing in the inner Sydney suburb of Waterloo.
Victoria can’t set aside disclaimer on hazardous waste at rental property
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The state of Victoria can’t set aside a liquidator’s disclaimer over hazardous waste in a property rented by collapsed marine safety flooring company Fordex, with a judge finding the landlord’s rights over the property and waste were not terminated by the disclaimer.
Foodco defeats Muffin Break franchisee’s ‘convoluted’ appeal over rental payments
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Muffin Break franchisor Foodco has defeated a franchisee’s challenge to a ruling that put it on the hook for money owed under a rental agreement after the lease for the store at the Bayside Shopping Centre in Frankston was not renewed.
Housing supply concerns deflate optimism in property industry
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A survey of Property Council of Australia members has found optimism in the industry has improved, but concerns about housing supply remained a concern.
Mills Oakley snags real estate, financial services partners for Melbourne office
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Mills Oakley has hired two new partners for its financial services and national property teams.
Fiancé of Bondi Junction stabbing victim sues Nine over social media photos
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The fiancé of Bondi Junction stabbing victim Dawn Singleton has sued publisher Nine for copyright infringement, alleging its news outlets used pictures taken from his social media accounts without permission.
High Court finds NSW Forestry can be sued by environmental group
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The High Court has shot down NSW Forestry’s challenge to a decision which found it can be sued by an environmental group for allegedly breaching environmental laws.