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The NSW Supreme Court judge who found former rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson guilty of murdering his wife has retired from the bench.
High Court sides with Bed Bath ‘N’ Table, says Full Court ‘conflated’ TM, consumer laws
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The High Court has unanimously granted home retailer Bed Bath N’ Table’s appeal of a ruling that retailer House did not engage in misleading and deceptive conduct in setting up its Bed & Bath stores.
Detention class action wants case revived, says High Court ruling misunderstood
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The applicant in an immigration detention class action that was discontinued four years ago wants to revive the proceedings, arguing the solicitors and the court misunderstood a High Court decision as dooming the case.
7-Eleven class action members challenge settlement payout
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Four group members in a franchisee class action against 7-Eleven that settled for $98 million in 2022 are seeking court review of the amounts they were awarded under the settlement scheme.
Construction barrister appointed to NSW Supreme Court
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Seasoned silk Gregory Sirtes SC has been appointed as a judge on the New South Wales Supreme Court after earning his stripes in complex construction litigation.
Burwood apartment developer can retain deposit after email repudiation by buyer
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The developer of an apartment complex in Melbourne’s east can retain a $883,000 deposit from convicted fraudster Demetrios ‘James’ Charisiou’s real estate investment firm, which was found to have repudiated a contract over email.
United Petroleum in fight with VicRoads over contamination at Westgate Freeway servos
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United Petroleum is locked in a dispute with VicRoads over the agency’s management of contamination at two service stations leased by UP along the Westgate Freeway.
Approval granted for Annandale co-living development at former CBA site
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A court has granted an application for a development that will demolish part of a former Commonwealth Bank building in Sydney’s inner west to construct a co-living building.
Morisson’s UTA takes full stake in Sydney Desalination Plant
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Advised by Johnson Winter Slattery, Morrison-managed investment fund Utilities Trust of Australia has bought out a Canadian pension fund for full ownership of the Sydney Desalination Plant.
Mayne says Cosette did not validly terminate merger
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Setting up another potential legal fight, Mayne Pharma has said US drug maker Cosette did not validly terminate their $672 million merger agreement, which failed to receive FIRB approval.