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Mayne can advance damages case against Cosette over $672M merger debacle
US-based drug maker Cosette has lost its bid to stay proceedings alleging it induced the treasurer to reject its $672 million tie-up with Mayne Pharma, with a judge finding Mayne has a right to prosecute its case and would be prejudiced by the delay. 
Judge ‘affronted’ by NT remote housing class action solicitor’s affidavit
A judge has disregarded submissions by a class action solicitor appearing to critique the court's exercise of its procedural powers, “affronted” that the lawyer seemed to suggest she needed to be “educated”.
Trike maker locked in recall fight with Target wants to withdraw admission
Israel-based Smart Trike is seeking to withdraw its admission that it supplied noncompliant convertible strollers to the Australian market in a fight with distributor Target over a recall of the products. 
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Someva wind farm approved after ‘unnecessary’ 18-month council fight
A court has signed off on Someva Renewables' plan to build 62 wind turbines just outside of Hanging Rock following what the company called 18 months of "unnecessary" opposition from a local council that did little to alter the project. 
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Council ordered to pay $12.7M for Sydney land first valued at $6.5M
A local NSW council has been ordered to pay the owners of a block of land it acquired in North-West Sydney $12.7 million, with the court finding that if not for the acquisition, the land could have been used for residential purposes. 
Court OKs $37M settlement in EML shareholder class action
A judge has approved a $37.35 million settlement in a class action alleging fintech EML Payments failed to promptly disclose anti-money laundering and counter terrorism compliance concerns.
DoorDash wins opposition to DishDash trade mark
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. 
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Two more contracts awarded for Olympic Games stadiums
With the countdown underway for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, two architectural firms have been awarded contracts to design centrepiece stadiums for the Games.
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Judge ‘affronted’ by NT remote housing class action solicitor’s affidavit
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”.
McDonald’s must hand over execs’ talks about first rest breaks case
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.