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Roberts Co NSW is to be acquired by United Arab Emirates builder Arada, a month after the Australian construction business put its Victorian unit in administration.
Judge slams ‘appalling’ conduct by Airservices in $690M Brisbane Airport PFAS case
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While granting yet another extension, a judge has read the riot act to Airservices Australia for its breaches of court orders to file evidence in Brisbane Airport’s $690 million case over PFAS chemical use.
ATO wins round in case against ex-EY partner over tax scheme for property developer
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WhatsApp messages are allowed in as evidence in the ATO’s case against an ex-EY partner over an alleged tax exploitation scheme for clients that included developer Novce Grujoski.
K&L Gates snags projects partner from White & Case
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K&L Gates has hired a White & Case partner with over 25 years of experience on major projects to join its Melbourne office.
New leadership team appointed to overhaul Queensland’s construction regulator
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A new leadership team has been appointed to overhaul the Queensland Building and Construction Commission after a report found the agency was not fit for purpose.
Tech error affecting 22K group members delays $50M ANZ class action settlement
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Court approval of a $50 million settlement in a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath has been delayed, after 22,000 group members were excluded from an opt-out notice due to a problem with OnePath’s computing process.
In loss for ASIC, Full Court finds crypto currency provider did not need AFSL
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The Full Court has granted a cross-appeal by crypto currency provider Block Earner, finding its did not need a financial services licence because its crypto product is not a financial product.
Sanofi loses challenge to Amgen patents for cholesterol-busting Repatha
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Drug giant Sanofi has failed in its appeal of a decision granting applications by biopharmaceutical company Amgen for patents covering the cholesterol-lowering treatment Repatha.
Suspect in online courts portal breach charged by NSW police
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Cybercrime detectives have arrested a suspect in their probe of a major data breach of the NSW online court system that exposed thousands of sensitive files.
‘Confusing’ group definition struck out in Mercedes-Benz class action
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A judge has struck out a circular and confusing group definition in an emissions cheat class action against Mercedes-Benz, but has given the class action the chance to replead.