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A dispute resolution lawyer with expertise in arbitration, particularly in the energy and renewables sectors, has joined Dentons’ Brisbane office as a partner after three years at Clayton Utz.
Star judgment a ‘salient warning’ to company directors, GCs, say experts
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The judgment in ASIC’s case against Star’s top executives and directors sounds a warning that board members need to proactively test information and serves as a “stark reminder” to general counsel that their duties are owed to the company, not management, experts tell Lawyerly.
Harvey Norman class action seeks 30% GCO, tells court times have changed
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A law firm bringing a class action alleging Harvey Norman sold worthless warranties is seeking a 30 per cent group costs order, arguing times have changed and that the court should only consider GCOs awarded in the past year.
Rebel Wilson loses bid to transfer Charlotte MacInnes defamation case
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A Federal Court judge has shot down Rebel Wilson’s bid to have a defamation case brought by ‘The Deb’ lead actress Charlotte MacInnes transferred to the NSW Supreme Court.
Pacific Werribee owners waived privilege over Allens docs: court
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A court overseeing a $356 million defects case has ordered Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre’s owners to produce communications between an engineering consultant and Big Six firm Allens, finding legal privilege was waived.
TfNSW must pay another $28M for land grab near Western Sydney Airport
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The owners of land acquired by Transport for New South Wales to build the M12 motorway to the new Western Sydney Airport must be compensated an additional $28.6 million to align with the value of their property after it was rezoned, a court has found.
Lendlease CEO takes new job with Frasers Property in Singapore
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Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo will make the jump to Frasers Property, where he will serve as group CEO in the company’s Singapore office.
Contractors on $2.5B M6 motorway face threat of legal action over delays
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Transport for NSW has issued a warning to M6 construction contractors CPB, Ghella and UGL over a “sustained failure” to resume work on the Sydney motorway after sinkholes forced a halt to the project in 2024.
Crowley loses bias challenge to SOPA adjudication decision
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Crowley Australia has lost its challenge to a $6.1 million decision for contractor Latitude 63 in a payment row over the construction of fuel tanks in Darwin, with a judge rejecting claims the adjudicator should have recused himself.
Entain files cross-claim to claw back class action members’ winnings
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The UK-based operator of Ladbrokes and Neds has hit back at a class action alleging its use of in-play fast code betting services was illegal, launching a counterclaim to claw back group members’ winnings.