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The ACCC has delayed its decision on whether to greenlight Coles’ plans to acquire milk processing plants from Saputo, after expressing competition concerns about the $105 million deal.
NAB’s cultural review report in ‘boys’ club’ suit protected by legal privilege, says judge
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me NAB can shield a report commissioned by its lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills into the bank’s workplace culture from a former head of repo trading who alleges she was bullied and paid less than other workers because of her gender. Federal…
Two years after opt-out too late for security bid in SA Power class action: court
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A class action against SA Power over a 2019 bushfire in the Adelaide Hills has dodged the energy company’s belated bid for security.
Tenant of $15,000/week Sydney penthouse loses contempt claim against landlady
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A judge has thrown out a contempt motion brought by the owner of the Illawarra Hawks against the landlady of his $15,000 per week apartment, finding the woman did not commit criminal contempt by failing to remove personal items, including porcelain dolls, which were stored at the premises.
The Kid Laroi loses bid to disqualify manager’s solicitors
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Australian singer The Kid Laroi has failed to restrain solicitors who acted for his benefit in negotiating a record deal from representing his former manager in a contractual dispute, with a judge rejecting arguments the lawyers could be seen as “switching sides”.
Mawhinney must pay $1.3M to continue suit against McGrathNicol receivers
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Mayfair 101 founder James Mawhinney must pay $1.3 million in security within six weeks or a case brought on behalf of his property management group Mainland against a lender and two McGrathNichol receivers will be thrown out.
Lawyer who sought to frustrate investigation not fit to practice, court says
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A solicitor who sought to frustrate a legal complaint body’s investigation into correspondence sent on his firm’s letterhead is not fit to practice, a state tribunal has found.
Clifford Chance nabs Herbert Smith Freehills M&A veteran
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Clifford Chance has snagged an M&A partner from Herbert Smith Freehills to join its growing corporate practice.
COVID-19 insurance class action members can ‘have their cake and eat it too’: judge
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A judge considering bids to de-class COVID-19 business interruption class actions has said group members can sign up for the representative proceedings but later decide to make claims directly with their insurers.
NAB sues You Need A Budget app, says brand will confuse Aussies
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National Australia Bank is suing US company You Need A Budget, alleging the YNAB app, which helps users manage their finances, steps on its well-known trade mark and will confuse Australians.