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The Uniting Church has asked the High Court to weigh in after an appeals court found insurer Allianz was not on the hook for claims of abuse at exclusive Sydney private school Knox Grammar.
Port of Newcastle can’t move wharf dispute with Glencore out of state court
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The Port of Newcastle has lost its bid to move a lawsuit filed by Glencore Coal over $870,000 in alleged overcharged shipping fees to the Federal Court.
Noumi’s ex-boss might take stand in ASIC case over inventory disclosures
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The former managing director and CEO of food company Noumi may give evidence at trial in the corporate regulator’s case next year.
Phoslock class action doesn’t have to bear costs from competing case
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A judge has found a shareholder class action against water treatment company Phoslock and auditor KPMG should not bear the costs incurred by a competing case for preliminary discovery.
Bayer can’t get High Court to hear Xarelto patent fight
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The High Court won’t hear Bayer’s appeal of an invalidity finding over patents for blood thinner Xarelto, despite the company’s claim the decision has “profound” consequences for drug R&D.
Fonterra says Bega on ‘recreational fishing’ trip with doc bid in spat over Aussie exit
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Fonterra, which has taken cheese maker Bega to court to resolve a dispute over the dairy company’s plans to exit the Australian market, is resisting a bid for discovery in the case.
Constitutional law silk joins Federal Court bench
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Constitutional and migration law silk Graeme Hill SC has been appointed as a new judge on the Federal Court.
Foxtel breached gambling ad rules during AFL game, ACMA finds
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Cable television provider Foxtel has been pulled up by the media regulator for displaying a gambling advertisement during an AFL match without attaching a responsible gambling notice.
The Star in talks with Salter Brothers on $940M refinancing
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Struggling casino operator The Star is in talks with investment manager Salter Brothers on a potential $940 million refinancing of all of its debt.
Lendlease wins contract for National Gallery of Victoria expansion
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Lendlease has been awarded a major contract for construction on a new National Gallery of Victoria building to showcase contemporary art, which recently received a $100 million philanthropic cash injection.