Developer of Melbourne apartment block ‘beset with defects’ loses appeal

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A court has thrown out a bid by the developer of a Melbourne apartment block to challenge the scope of powers of an administrator appointed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to deal with significant defects.

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Medibank to face joint trial in class action, OAIC case over data breach

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A judge has said there should be a joint initial trial in a class action and the privacy regulator’s case against Medibank over a 2022 cyber attack that exposed the data of almost 10 million customers.

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ABC defeats defamation suit by owner of collapsed travel agent Bestjet

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The ABC has defeated a defamation suit by the owner of a defunct online travel agency Bestjet, with a judge finding the article in question did not convey that he was to blame for the collapse of the business.

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AI Film wants anti-suit injunction over Rebel Wilson’s US cross-claim

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Production company AI Film wants a NSW court to issue an anti-suit injunction against actress and director Rebel Wilson, after she filed a cross-claim in legal proceedings in the US.

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Sacked founder of Schreuder Compensation Lawyers sues firm

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The founder of Schreuder Compensation Lawyers has sued the firm and its receivers after his employment was terminated in November last year, claiming he is owed nearly $700,000 in wages and other benefits.

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Car brand LDV denies ACCC’s case over off-road ad campaign

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Chinese car brand LDV is fighting the consumer regulator’s case alleging it misled customers about its vehicles, telling a court that ads showing the vehicles as durable in off-road terrains were not misleading. 

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Light & Wonder employees can’t dodge subpoenas in Aristocrat case

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A judge has signed off on subpoenas compelling employees of gaming company Light & Wonder to give evidence in a US case by Aristocrat alleging misuse of confidential information about its popular Dragon Link poker machine.

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Dexus claim for legal privilege over 7,500 docs faces contest by APAC

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Dexus has claimed legal professional privilege prevents fellow owners of airport operator APAC from accessing tens of thousands of documents as they prepare for trial over an alleged breach of a shareholder deed.

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