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Developer Geocon has lost its bid to strike out claims in a case over Canberra’s Infinity Towers that it breached statutory warranties, with a judge saying it was a difficult legal issue best left for trial.
Centuria Capital divests South Eveleigh office block for $116M
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Centuria Capital Group has divested an office block in Sydney’s southern suburbs for $116 million after holding it for nine years.
Snowdon liquidators go after building suppliers for insolvent payments
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Liquidators of Snowdon Developments have brought proceedings against building suppliers to claw back more than $2 million in payments they say were made while the Victorian developer was insolvent.
Enviro group can’t dodge costs for failed challenge to wind farm
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An activist group which unsuccessfully challenged the government’s approval of a wind farm in North Queensland because of its effects on rare birds has lost its bid to dodge costs on public interest grounds, with a judge saying both sides sought to advance the public interest.
Investor in Northern Minerals faces court case over divestment orders
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In a first, the federal government has filed proceedings against a foreign investor and its former associate for alleged non-compliance with orders to divest their interests in rare minerals miner Northern Minerals.
Companies of Sanjeev Gupta targeted over annual reports
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Companies in Sanjeev Gupta’s steel empire, including the collapsed owner of Whyalla Steelworks, has been hit with action for allegedly failing to lodge annual reports with ASIC.
Aristocrat group members shouldn’t be probed on problem gambling before mediation, court told
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A class action over allegedly illegal ‘social casino’ apps is fighting gaming giant Aristocrat’s bid to question group members about whether they are problem gamblers ahead of mediation, arguing the “unfair” exercise could invite vulnerable members to self-diagnose.
ACCC accuses Australian Gas Networks of greenwashing with ‘love gas’ ads
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The competition watchdog has brought proceedings accusing Australian Gas Networks of greenwashing by running ads containing unqualified statements that renewable gas will be available to households within a generation.
On Cloud continues fight against Cyclonic trade mark
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Popular Swiss sports shoe maker On Clouds has filed proceedings in the Federal Court after its opposition to the registration of sustainable footwear brand Cyclonic’s trade mark failed.
Street sweeper unfairly axed for comments on Acknowledgement of Country: FWC
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The Fair Work Commission has found a Darebin City Council street sweeper was unfairly terminated after expressing that an Acknowledgement of Country was unnecessary to open a work meeting.