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A Sydney barrister has taken a law firm to court, alleging it owes him $1 million in unpaid fees for his work on almost 40 cases. But the firm argues the fee agreements are void.
‘Abandon the shopping list’ and other tips on writing good judgments
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Offering his tips on judgment writing, a Federal Court judge has advised his peers to structure a decision around the issues at the heart of the case and “abandon the shopping list”.
High Court to consider if Bitcoin is ‘property’ capable of possession
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The High Court has agreed to weigh in on a case that argues Bitcoin is not property capable of being possessed.
Group action by Brighton students targets ex-principal, state over antisemitism
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A group of former Brighton Secondary College students have launched a representative proceeding against the State of Victoria and the school’s former principal for his failure to address a “high level” of antisemitic bullying.
7-Eleven class action members drop fight over cut of $98M settlement
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Four group members have resolved their challenges to settlement payouts in a franchisee class action against 7-Eleven, and a judge has accepted he need not review the confidential deals.
Star largely loses case against Buildcorp over casino refurbishment
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Star Entertainment has come up short in its $4 million case against Buildcorp Group over alleged defective construction and refurbishment work on the gambling giant’s Sydney casino.
Mondium dragged to court over $48M Rio Tinto contract
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A joint venture of Monadelphous and Lycopodium faces action by the administrators of construction company WBHO over a $48.4 million contract for the extension of Rio Tinto’s iron ore processing plant in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
KKR makes $603M investment in HMC renewables project
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Investment firm KKR is teaming up with asset manager HMC Capital, investing up to $603 million in a project devoted to wind and battery assets.
Developer can’t halt ACT retirement village review pending appeal
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A developer with plans for a retirement village on part of the Federal Golf Course has lost a bid for an interim stay of a tribunal proceeding by a community group opposed to the project.
Sydney townhouse project a case of ‘overdevelopment’, court says
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A court has rejected a developer’s plans for a Sydney housing development, finding its cramped townhouses would provide little amenity to future residents and encroach upon an endangered environment site.