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Reece’s appeal over Sydney warehouse lease flops
Bathroom products giant Reece has lost its challenge to a decision that found its lease of a western Sydney warehouse remained on foot after it made an invalid attempt to terminate the ten-year deal.
ACCC wins ‘subscriptions trap’ suit against eHarmony
In a win for the ACCC, a judge has found online dating site eHarmony misled consumers about automatic subscription renewals and its free plan, which the judge found imposed restrictions that were incompatible with the idea of 'dating'. 
Arrium ex-chairman denies $400K share purchase to show ‘brave face’
The former chairman of collapsed Arrium has denied that his purchase of 750,000 shares was aimed at showing confidence in the company, attributing his purchase to a personal policy. 
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Sydney developer Bathla enters administration amid ‘perfect storm’
Property developer Bathla has entered voluntary administration, citing a reduction in sales, high construction costs and falling confidence in key markets.
Arrium director failed to test crucial iron ore forecasts, trial told
A director of defunct Arrium has told a court he didn't believe it was necessary to revisit the steelmaker's iron ore price assumption before approving the company's 2014 accounts, even after the price fell significantly.
Interprac wins AFCA comms in case over Shield, First Guardian funds
Sequoia Financial subsidiary Interprac has won access to internal AFCA documents, as it pursues action against the financial complaints watchdog over determinations linked to the defunct Shield and First Guardian investment funds. 
Arrium CEO denies forecasts based on rosy assumptions
On his fourth day giving evidence in a shareholder class action trial, Arrium’s former CEO has denied that the company relied on overly optimistic assumptions when making forecasts about its business, despite a history of missed targets.
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Landowner seeking $490M for M12 acquisition scores partial win
A Western Sydney landowner has secured a partial win in its challenge to the valuation of land compulsorily acquired for the M12 Motorway.
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Surveyor wins challenge over combustible cladding at Melbourne developments
A surveyor who approved the use of combustible cladding on developments in Prahran, Brunswick East and Glen Iris has successfully challenged a disciplinary action that resulted in a suspension and $20,500 fine, with a tribunal finding he did his due diligence. 
REA’s ‘9 in 10 buyers’ claim based on flawed Deloitte report, court told
Property listings giant Domain plans to attack the validity of a Deloitte report which was used to support competitor REA Group’s claim that it attracts the buyer for 9 in 10 homes sold, a court has heard.