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A Woolworths entity must hand over documents concerning its plan to close unprofitable Big W stores in a stoush with a Brisbane shopping centre owner over an alleged breach of a 20-year lease.
Qube’s privilege claim in Martinus Rail spat shot down in part
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Martinus Rail has won access to some documents produced in a dispute with logistics company Qube over the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal project, despite claims by the logistics company that the material was privileged.
Vicinity, Ipoh win $470,000 from Galeries Shopping Centre tenant
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Retail property group Vicinity and GIC’s Ipoh have won $470,000 from a former tenant at Sydney’s Galeries Shopping Centre to cover unpaid rent, damages and fitout restoration costs.
Wagners sells industrial portfolio to Ascot Capital for $43M
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Property developer Ascot Capital has acquired a Queensland industrial portfolio from construction materials company Wagners in a $43 million leaseback deal.
10-year-old Ford class action goes back up to appeals court
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A defects class action against Ford that’s been on foot since 2016 is headed to the Full Court again, after a judge recently ruled on two remaining issues in dispute following a High Court ruling on on how reduction in value damages should be calculated.
IP Australia says f*ck yeah to vulgar trade mark
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Saying swear words are now part of the common vernacular, IP Australia has cleared a vitamin company’s foul- mouthed trademark for registration, on the proviso that the branding is restricted to goods aimed at adults.
Appeal filed after judge pans ‘wilful blindness’ by ATO in chasing debt
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The Commonwealth has appealed a ruling that found the ATO knowingly received millions misappropriated by a former Kupang Resources director in order to satisfy a tax debt against him and skewered the office’s “policy of wilful blindness” in pursuit of the debt.
Marist Brothers student shouldn’t be ‘shut out’ of High Court ruling: judge
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A judge has applied a recent High Court decision, which had a significant effect on survivor claims in Australia, in a historic sexual abuse case against the Marist Brothers, despite no explicit pleading of the necessary claim.
FWC bumps pay rates for 18-20 year old retail, fast food workers
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In a ruling that will have a significant impact on retailers with a young workforce, like Woolworths and Coles, the Fair Work Commission has done away with discounted rates for 18-20 year olds that work in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors.
Fashion brand Portia & Scarlett settles suit against founder
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Formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett has resolved a lawsuit against one of its founders alleging she accessed confidential dress designs contained in two computer files.