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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.
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.
All’s well that ends better: Lord of the Fries TM fight settles
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The IP rights holder of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings franchises has resolved its trade mark dispute with Australian vegan burger chain Lord of the Fries.
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.
Facing ACCC action, AGN says Love Gas ads more than just hot air
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Retail energy supplier AGN has defended its series of ‘Love Gas’ ads against enforcement action by the consumer regulator, saying it had reasonable grounds for promising the product was “becoming renewable”.
Former Nudie chief Andrew Binetter can’t shut down liquidator’s case
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The former CEO of beverage company Nudie and his wife can’t escape a liquidator’s case that seeks to void clauses of a settlement that released them from breach of duty claims over an alleged fraudulent tax scheme.
‘Too much money’: Big Build set stage for CFMEU corruption, report says
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A scathing report has tracked the construction union’s fall from grace under John Setka’s leadership, with Victoria’s $100 billion Big Build the backdrop for endemic corruption.
Sydney builder Novati Constructions placed in administration
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Family-owned builder Novati Constructions has entered voluntary administration with hopes of reaching a deal with creditors to restructure the company.
Perifa’s Cronulla development wins approval over owners’ objections
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Three owners have lost their opposition to Sydney developer Perifa Gerrale’s plans to replace three ageing apartment blocks with two new buildings, with a judge finding no impropriety in the owners corporation’s selection of a developer for the project.
Queensland developer loses appeal over sales agent commissions
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The developer of a North Ipswich residential estate has lost its appeal against orders that it pay over $250,000 in commissions to a real estate project marketing company hired to facilitate the sale of lots.