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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.
ACCC accuses LDV of misleading consumers about cars’ durability
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The ACCC has taken car importer LDV to court for allegedly representing to consumers that certain car models were durable and suitable for off-road conditions, when in reality they were prone to rusting within five years of purchase.
Telegram appeals eSafety’s $1M fine for late reporting
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Encrypted messaging app Telegram is taking the eSafety Commissioner to court, in a challenge to a $1 million fine for delays in reporting on its handling of terrorism and child abuse material.
Barristers reprimanded over ‘offensive and demeaning’ notices in chambers lifts
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Two barristers have been reprimanded for an offensive notice posted in the lifts of a Melbourne chambers, in an incident a judge said showed a “serious lapse” in judgment.
Stolen wages class action judge skeptical of lawyers, funders profiting ‘on backs’ of group members
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A judge has approved a $180 million settlement in a stolen wages class action but has criticised the plaintiff’s law firm for the costs incurred in the case and raised doubts about the value of litigation funding.
CWP probes BP’s purchase of Macquarie stake in Australian Renewable Energy Hub
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BP’s joint venture partner on one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects has filed court proceedings seeking information about BP’s acquisition of Macquarie’s stake in the project.
‘Far-fetched and uncommercial’ take on PPAs rejected in spat over NT power plants
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Electricity provider Rimfire Energy has prevailed in a fight with the builders of two power plants in the Northern Territory, winning $1.4 million in damages for a four-year delay in reaching target operating dates.
Green hydrogen company Infinite Green Energy faces winding up bid
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A judge has adjourned a creditor’s winding up application against Perth-based green hydrogen company Infinite Green Energy, finding the delay could lead to a better outcome for creditors.
Green Critical Minerals in deal to develop graphite for data centres
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Green Critical Minerals has signed a deal with Australian data centre operator GreenSquareDC to develop heat management products with VHD graphite.
Builder Kuatro fails in appeal in SOPA case against Elite Formwork
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A court has ordered builder Kuatro Build to pay concrete subcontractor Elite Formwork more than $500,000 in progress payments for work on a Sydney development, finding no error in an adjudicator’s determination.