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Bupa has hit back at a class action alleging it provided poor quality care to residents at its aged care facilities, saying it was “not appropriate” to run the case as a group proceeding.
DoorDash wins opposition to DishDash trade mark
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The Trade Marks Office has rejected an application by Queensland-based food delivery provider DishDash, finding its mark to be too similar to that of delivery giant DoorDash.
Colin Biggers Paisley lures insurance team from Clyde & Co
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Colin Biggers Paisley has lured an insurance partner from Clyde & Co who has represented insurers in relation to shareholder class actions and regulatory proceedings.
Court signs off on Macquarie Park subdivision for data centre
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Developer Holdmark has won an appeal of a council’s refusal to allow a site at Macquarie Park in Sydney to be subdivided, paving the way for the development of a new Macquarie Technology data centre.
Two more contracts awarded for Olympic Games stadiums
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With the countdown underway for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, two architectural firms have been awarded contracts to design centrepiece stadiums for the Games.
Whistleblower claims KPMG misused confidential Lendlease info for audit tenders
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A former KPMG executive has accused the firm of misappropriating confidential Lendlease board papers to pursue audit tenders with Westpac and Dexus, while also engaging in adverse action against a whistleblower.
Judge ‘affronted’ by NT remote housing class action solicitor’s affidavit
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A judge has disregarded submissions made by a class action solicitor appearing to critique the court’s exercise of its procedural powers, “affronted” that the submissions seemed to suggest that she needed to be “educated”.
Garrard Building wins approval for $53M development
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Developer Garrard Building has succeeded in appealing a regional council’s rejection of its plans for a $53 million development in Yamba in the NSW Northern Rivers region due to flood concerns.
Court OKs $50M ANZ class action settlement, slashes ATE insurance payout
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A judge has approved a $50 million settlement in a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath, but has slashed by half a proposed $1.76 million deduction for the plaintiff firm’s after-the-event insurance.
McDonald’s must hand over execs’ talks about first rest breaks case
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A judge has ordered McDonald’s to provide any records of discussions among senior management about a court ruling that led to a class action suit over the company’s alleged failure to grant employees 10-minute rest breaks.