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Amid a dispute over a $52 million mixed-use project in Melbourne, builder LU Simon has secured a court’s approval to pay the developer cash equivalent to two bank guarantees in exchange for return of the security.
Parties in Lendlease cladding suit point finger as trial nears
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The defendants in Lendlease’s lawsuit over combustible cladding used on its $107 million EXO residential apartment block in Melbourne’s Docklands have pointed the finger at one another six months out from trial in the long-running proceedings.
Developer of Sydney’s Honeycomb Terraces barred from selling apartments
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A Sydney developer has been slapped with orders preventing it from selling the ‘Honeycomb Terraces’ in order to preserve the funds available to the owners corporation, which is seeking damages over defects at the allegedly contaminated site.
Builder’s pursuit of second SOPA adjudication an abuse of process: appeals court
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An adjudicator’s finding that it had no jurisdiction to rule on a payment claim in a dispute over a Sydney development was a binding determination under SOPA, an appeals court has said in upholding a decision that a builder’s pursuit of a second, favourable adjudication was an abuse of process.
HWLE, Commonwealth say AG entitled to control Brittany Higgins defence
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Former senator Linda Reynolds’ decision to accept the Commonwealth’s help in picking up her legal tab in litigation by staffer Brittany Higgins came with the condition that the government might take control of her defence, a court has been told.
Court rejects challenge to ‘major event’ declaration ahead of Isaac Herzog visit
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A judge has tossed a challenge by the Palestine Action Group to the NSW government’s decision to declare the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog a ‘major event’ triggering new protest rules enacted in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
eSafety Commissioner puts Roblox on notice over child safety concerns
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The eSafety Commissioner has informed Roblox that it will test compliance commitments the online gaming company made last year, amid ongoing concerns about child exploitation on the platform.
Worker axed after boss demanded proof of grandmother’s death wins case
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The Fair Work Commission has found an indoor obstacle course employee who was sacked after being unable to provide her employer proof of her grandmother’s death was unfairly dismissed.
Mazars partners cut from Antai Solar’s $9.3M embezzlement claim
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A solar company’s claims against 12 Mazars’ partners have been dismissed from a $9.3 million embezzlement lawsuit, after a judge found the allegations had no prospects of success.
US law firm’s fees not recoverable as costs, court rules in defamation case
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The former president of the Federation of International Polo, who successfully defeated a defamation suit by a prominent polo benefactor, has failed to recover $1.2 million in legal fees paid to a US law firm.