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A funder that unsuccessfully sued the plaintiffs to recover funds advanced for a lawsuit against Transport for NSW over the compulsory acquisition of land for the WestConnex highway project has lodged an appeal.
Lendlease lands new development CEO amid push for $10B in new projects
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Lendlease has appointed a new CEO for development, as the company looks to lock down $10 billion in new projects by the end of the financial year.
Real estate finance pro joins Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke
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A banking and finance partner who has advised on major infrastructure projects like Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has made the leap to Thomson Geer from Hamilton Locke.
Treasurer wins $14M penalty in first case over foreign investment breach
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A judge has ordered a foreign investor in rare earths miner Northern Minerals to pay pecuniary penalties after it failed to comply with divestment orders, in the first case brought over alleged breaches of foreign investment laws.
Banksia investors slugged with costs after suit against ABL, receiver
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Banksia Securities investors who agreed to drop their case alleging breaches linked to a scandal-ridden class action have been hit with costs, with a judge saying the case was “plainly” not for the benefit of all group members.
Apple wins IP protection for battery, headset designs
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Apple has succeeded in registering its designs for a battery and virtual reality headset cushion, with an IP Australia delegate finding the designs are new and distinctive.
Sleeping Duck settles case against former CFO
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Melbourne mattress and bedding start-up Sleeping Duck has settled a suit against its former chief financial officer, who has admitted to breaching confidentiality obligations to the company by disclosing information to a competitor.
Fight erupts over experts in data-scraping case against CoreLogic
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Real estate data company BCI and US analytics firm CoreLogic are fighting over expert evidence in a novel IP case over alleged data scraping, with CoreLogic saying a report by BCI’s accountant makes changes to its case two months out from trial.
SCU tutor loses suit over school’s failure to provide special chair
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A tribunal has found that Southern Cross University did not discriminate against a former employee by requesting medical evidence before providing him with an ergonomic chair during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Allens nabs corporate partner from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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Allens has lured a senior corporate partner from rival firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.