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A judge has declined an early bid for broad discovery in a shareholder class action against tech firm WiseTech, after hearing it would require the production of “truckloads” of irrelevant material.
Solicitor who had sex with firm employee found not guilty of misconduct
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A solicitor who had an affair with a law firm employee and then fired her did not engage in misconduct, a tribunal has found.
Brickworks drops predatory pricing claim against rival BGC
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Australia’s largest brick manufacturer Brickworks has dropped a central claim in its competition lawsuit against a rival founded by billionaire Len Buckeridge.
Class action fends off Clydesdale Estate liquidator’s bid to ‘destroy’ claim
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A class action on behalf of people who purchased off-the-plan homes in the Clydesdale Estate in north-west Sydney has won a dispute with the liquidator for the collapsed developer.
Salter Brothers defeats clients’ suits over ‘misleading’ visa investment fund
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A judge has dismissed lawsuits brought by three former Salter Brothers clients alleging they were misled about an investment fund marketed as part of a visa program to migrate to Australia.
Judge slams lawyers for ‘inexcusable’ delays in case against Sydney Metro
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A judge has warned the lawyers for the owners of the City Mutual Building in Sydney’s CBD about failing to comply with court directions, saying their “inexcusable” delay in providing evidence could not be forgiven just because it was a compulsory acquisition matter.
Pace Building Group sues over payment claim on $3.9M window contract
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Melbourne developer Pace Building Group has taken legal action against a contractor for a luxury development in Coburg, disputing a ruling that required it to make $785,494 in progress payments.
Developer can’t dodge ‘pay now, fight later’ regime in fight with Chase
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John Gorton Developments has been ordered to pay $1 million into court amid a spat with Chase Construction, with a judge noting building policy objectives favoured a ‘pay now, fight later’ system.
Bechtel tapped for $5B Perth Airport expansion
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Engineering, construction and management firm Bechtel has been selected as Perth Airport’s capital portfolio partner for its $5 billion airport expansion project.
Coles leases new national headquarters in Melbourne CBD
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Coles has moved its national headquarters to a high rise in Melbourne’s Docklands to attract a larger talent pool, delivering a boost to the CBD’s commercial office market. Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Coles on the lease of its new national commercial…