Ultra Tune loses appeal of record $1.5M fine for contempt

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Ultra Tune has lost its appeal of a record $1.5 million fine for contempt after it failed to follow a court-ordered compliance program in proceedings brought by the consumer watchdog.

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Court rejects ‘trawling exercise’ ahead of Waller Legal negligence trial

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The plaintiff in a negligence case against Waller Legal has failed in his last-minute call to vacate the trial to obtain more documents, an exercise a judge said would “make a mockery of the Civil Procedure Act”.

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Expect more alternative contract models in construction in 2025, new Landers partner says

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Alternative contract models are set to shake up the construction and infrastructure sectors in 2025, according to a new construction partner at Lander & Rodgers.

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Bankrupt mining exec’s mum must turn over $6M from Rose Bay property sale

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The mother of bankrupt mining boss Ian Stolyar must pay $6.2 million from the proceeds of the sale of a Rose Bay property to the trustee of his bankrupt estate.

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Victoria says pepper spray class action about protestor ‘misbehaviour’

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Defending a class action brought over Victoria Police’s use of force against protestors at a mining conference in 2019, the state has told a court the case would centre on when peaceful protesting crosses a line.

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Equatorial Launch says former CEO can’t call on $5M in convertible notes

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Space company Equatorial Launch Australia, which is facing an unfair dismissal from its former CEO, has told a court that solvency issues mean the former executive cannot call on $5 million in convertible notes.

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