Snowdon Development liquidators settle claims against Barro Group

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Liquidators of collapsed Snowdon Developments have reached a settlement with cement supplier Barro Group as part of efforts to claw back payments allegedly made when the Melbourne developer was insolvent.

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Daniel Andrews hits back at defamation case over bike collision

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The cyclist involved in a collision with former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews and his wife wanted more than half a million dollars in return for dropping threats of defamation proceedings, the couple has told the Federal Court.

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Despite flight risk concerns, Shield-linked director can leave Australia

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A former director of two marketing companies linked to the failed Shield and First Guardian funds can leave Australia for 12 days, despite ASIC’s concerns he is a flight risk.

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Maker of ‘Rebel Whopper’ takes patent beef to court

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The start-up behind Hungry Jack’s plant-based ‘Rebel Whopper’ wants a court to review IP Australia’s decision that a proposed patent covering its fake meat product didn’t pass muster.

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ACCC clears Ramsay Health acquisition of National Capital

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Private hospital operator Ramsay Health has won swift ACCC approval for its $251 million acquisition of Canberra hospital National Capital Private Hospital from Healthscope, with the regulator completing its review in three weeks.

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FWC discontinues case against two Health Workers Union execs

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The Fair Work Commission has dropped claims against two union officials following mediation in proceedings against Health Workers Union secretary Diana Asmar over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme.

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Class action firm concedes ATE case law a ‘mess’, but defends carve-out

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The law firm running a no win, no fee class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath has defended a $1.7 million cut from a $50 million settlement to cover an after-the-event insurance policy.

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Wilson Security class action applicant wants second opinion on settlement

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The applicant in an underpayments class action against Wilson Security brought on behalf of fly-in-fly-out security workers wants a second opinion on a $3.05 million settlement in the case.

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