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A defamation case over Facebook comments that described the Liverpool City Council mayor as a “grub” and a “crim” has been tossed for failing to pass the serious harm test.
Alemais owners lose bid to convert historic Paddington pub
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The owners of Australian fashion label Alemais have lost their bid to flip a historic Paddington pub into a retail shopfront, with a court accepting evidence about the pub’s contribution to Sydney’s “social fabric”.
Spanish energy giant GPG secures $2.3B financing for renewables push
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Allens has advised a syndicate of 11 banks on a $2.3 billion financing facility for Spanish energy giant GPG to develop a suite of renewable energy assets in Australia.
ACCC to target tech companies under proposed new rules
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The Albanese government has backed recommendations that would give the ACCC increased power to target anti-competitive conduct by tech companies.
Wotton Kearney nabs Clyde & Co insurance partner, team
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Wotton Kearney has welcomed a Clyde & Co partner and his team of six to bolster its Sydney-based insurance practice.
High Court asked to decide when a judge’s copying and pasting crosses a line
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The High Court has been asked to weigh in on when a judge’s copying and pasting from submissions in a judgment crosses a line, a critical issue given the “systemic issues of resourcing” in Australian courts.
Renegotiated Merivale class action settlement OKd, solicitors’ share cut
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A court has approved a $19.25 million settlement renegotiated by Adero Law in proceedings against hospitality giant Merivale, but has cut more than $400,000 from the firm’s share.
Builder, developer off hook for $3M in fire safety repairs
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A Bechara family-affiliated builder and developer of a 99-lot residential building in a Sydney suburb have avoided liability for $3 million in fire safety rectification costs.
Property investment firm found negligent for Perth development promises
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A court has found that investment mentoring firm The Property Mentors made misleading statements to investors about the estimated timeframe and returns of a failed development in Perth.
Judge facing recusal bid clarifies relationship with litigation funder
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A judge presiding over a class action against Fletcher Building has clarified his relationship with the director of a litigation funder which is the basis of a recusal bid.