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Sydney developer Romeciti is challenging a $9.19 million payment adjudication in favour of construction company Watpac in connection with a $450 million high-end residential complex in Macquarie Park.
Development objector has no say after Land Court conciliation: appeals court
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A NSW appeals court has found objectors have no right to weigh in on development applications once they reach conciliation in the Land and Environment Court, and that judges don’t have to consider all material before the court.
Anthropic explores plans for data centre infrastructure in Australia
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Anthropic has confirmed its interest in investing in data centres in Australia after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Albanese government to facilitate collaboration on AI.
Star divests stake in Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf to Hong Kong partners
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Star Entertainment has finalised the first stage of the sale of its stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, disposing of its interest in owner Destination Brisbane Consortium to its Hong Kong joint venture partners.
Bankruptcy trustee for developer Sam Fayad worries $8M loan a ‘sham’
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The bankruptcy trustee for Dyldam Developments director Sam Fayad has raised concerns about upcoming sales of property in western Sydney, saying an $8 million loan secured against the real estate may be a “sham”.
Silk fights default judgment in client’s negligence case
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A Melbourne silk wants to set aside a default judgment in a negligence case brought by a former client, claiming he should have the chance to defend his professional reputation.
Depuy class action member wins appeal over compensation award
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A group member in a class action against Johnson & Johnson unit Depuy that resolved 14 years ago has successfully challenged his compensation award, with an appeals court finding the independent counsel who calculated his payout was bound by rules of procedural fairness.
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson hits ARN with $82.25M lawsuit
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Radio personality Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has sued Australian Radio Network for $82.25 million over its decision to rescind her 10-year contract following an on-air argument with long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands.
High Court asked to undo solicitor’s win in negligence case
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The High Court has been asked to weigh in on whether lawyers need to examine the underlying contracts in a dispute before determining whether a claim or defence is likely to succeed, in a challenge to the dismissal of a negligence suit against a Sydney solicitor.
Kids to be told when parents use tracking apps under OAIC code rules
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The privacy regulator has released a draft of the landmark Children’s Online Privacy Code that includes proposed rules requiring notification of children when their parents are tracking their location.