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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.
Melbourne Rebels directors grilled on ‘startling’ inability to explain tax case
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A judge has called out the directors of failed Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels for their “startling” inability to explain their case against the club’s administrators and the tax office.
World-first social media ban for kids under 16 comes into force
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A world-first law banning kids under 16 from accessing social media platforms has gone into force, with the eSafety commissioner vowing to publish a report card on compliance by the end of the year.
Gilbert + Tobin bolsters disputes practice with partner from Jones Day
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Gilbert + Tobin has poached a litigation partner from Jones Day, strengthening the law firm’s blue ribbon disputes practice.