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In the latest chapter of a long-running dispute, a developer has failed in its appeal bid to tear down the historic Subiaco Theatre in Western Australia, despite raising public safety concerns.
Builder dodges winding up bid by creditor after lawyer’s email ‘cast in threatening terms’
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A judge has declined a creditor’s bid to wind up Victorian builder Roberts Construction Group, finding that the application relied on a “very modest” debt and involved a solicitor’s email “cast in threatening terms”.
Developers of Richmond property win lease spat with body corporate
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The developers of an industrial-chic Melbourne apartment building have won a fight against the building’s owners corporation over a lease that allowed Vodafone to store telecommunications equipment on the roof.
In EY case, judge denies referral threat directed at Alvarez & Marsal barrister
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A judge has clarified a warning he made to refer lawyers for Alvarez & Marsal to the legal watchdog after hearing of the hefty costs of complying with discovery orders won by rival EY, saying the threat wasn’t directed at counsel.
Mayfield warns ruling in NSW Ports case could have ‘startling’ consequences
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Mayfield Developments has argued the High Court should overturn a finding that NSW Ports was protected by derivative Crown immunity in entering allegedly uncompetitive agreements to privatise two ports, saying the decision could have “startling” consequences such as allowing the state to devise cartel arrangements.
Defeat device class action can warn Isuzu owners about selling cars
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A judge has allowed a class action over Isuzus that allegedly contained emissions cheat devices to send an opt out notice to group members that includes a warning that if they sell their cars, they may “lose some or all of the money” they could receive in any settlement.
Qantas wins injunction against hackers over data breach
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Qantas has won a permanent injunction aimed at preventing unknown hackers from disseminating information accessed in a June data breach, with a judge saying the orders have “real utility” despite the hackers being beyond the reach of the court.
Hall Chadwick NSW failed to prevent auditor rotation breaches: ASIC
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accepted court-enforceable undertakings from Hall Chadwick NSW and three of its auditors after finding the firm’s systems failed to detect breaches of auditor rotation requirements.
Baker McKenzie strengthens private equity team with new Sydney hire
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Baker McKenzie has appointed a new special counsel to join the law firm’s private equity practice group in its Sydney office.
J&J denies class action’s claims that it sold ineffective cold meds
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Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has denied knowingly selling alleged ineffective medications under its Benadryl, Sudafed and Codral brands, saying research indicated the phenylephrine-containing products worked.