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The Parramatta Eels has flagged the possibility of joining the Melbourne Storm to its case against wantaway player Zac Lomax, saying the rival club may need to answer claims it entered into discussions “in bad faith”.
Aspen, Establishment developers hit Geocon with $13M cross-claim
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The developers of the Aspen and Establishment luxury residential projects in Canberra have lobbed a cross-claim alleging builder Geocon owes them up to $12.9 million in delay damages.
Canberra builder loses spat with contractor on Garema Place Hotel
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A Canberra builder has failed to set aside a $918,000 decision in favour of the contractor that performed earthworks on the 10-storey Garema Place Hotel, with a judge finding the builder’s payment schedule was not validly served.
High Court tosses Obeid, Macdonald appeals over rigged coal tender
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Labor politicians Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid, and his son Moses Obeid have lost their High Court challenges to their convictions for a conspiracy to rig a mining exploration tender.
Charter Hall pays $152M for stake in WSU’s Parramatta campus
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Property investor Charter Hall has dropped $152 million for a 50 per cent stake in Western Sydney University’s Parramatta campus.
Defence department to divest $2B from estate after audit
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The government has announced that it will divest 67 defence properties following an audit which found that much of the estate was underutilized and in a state of disrepair.
Legal privilege stands despite transcript’s production in earlier suit
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A judge has upheld a legal privilege claim over a transcript of an interview between a solicitor and a priest in an abuse case, despite the transcript’s production in another case by an insurer without an assertion of privilege.
Heitman, Erben nab Perth site for student housing development
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Real estate investment firm Heitman and developer Erben have acquired a lot from the Western Australian government to develop a 19-storey student accommodation to meet growing demand in Perth.
E-gift card company Prezzee wins injunction against NZ competitor
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Australian e-gift card company Prezzee has succeeded in blocking New Zealand-based Epay from selling its Giftzzy voucher cards featuring the words ‘powered by Prezzy’ in Australian stores, for now.
Barrister who repped sons without a certificate loses appeal
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A barrister who represented her sons in court after being refused a practicing certificate by the Victorian Bar has lost an appeal, with a tribunal disqualifying her from seeking a practicing certificate for four years.