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WestConnex class action set for hearing on discontinuance
The lead plaintiffs in a class action over the compulsory acquisition of land for the WestConnex road project will press on with a bid to discontinue the case, telling a judge they have exhausted all options for funding.
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Multiplex wins $317M contract to build new Canberra theatre
Multiplex has secured a $317 million contract for the construction of a new lyric theatre in Canberra capable of hosting large-scale theatrical productions.
ANZ sued by former CEO Shayne Elliott over $13.5M bonus
ANZ is facing a lawsuit by former CEO Shayne Elliott alleging the bank breached the terms of a contract governing his departure when it denied him $13.5 million in bonus payments.
Coles, Woolworths to face $10M fines for price-gouging under new rules
Under new rules that will come into effect in July, large supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths will face $10 million fines for price-gouging.
AMP to pay $29M to settle another royal commission class action
AMP has agreed to pay $29 million to settle a class action alleging insurance customers were overcharged, putting to rest another case stemming from "serious misconduct" that came to light curing the 2018 banking royal commission.
IAG to fight regulator’s rejection of $1.3B RACWA merger
The ACCC has opposed IAG’s proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of RACWA's insurance operations, saying the deal would substantially lessen competition for motor vehicle and home and contents insurance in Western Australia.
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Ashurst advises lenders on Potentia Energy’s $830M refinancing
Ashurst has advised a syndicate of lenders on the $830 refinancing of Potentia Energy's national portfolio of renewables assets.
Mayne says it’s not on hook for break fee over failed Cosette merger
Mayne Pharma says it, and not US drug maker Cosette, has terminated their $672 million merger agreement and that it is therefore not on the hook for a break fee.
Mayne says Cosette did not validly terminate merger
Setting up another potential legal fight, Mayne Pharma has said US drug maker Cosette did not validly terminate their $672 million merger agreement, which failed to receive FIRB approval.
Gilbert + Tobin bolsters disputes practice with partner from Jones Day
Gilbert + Tobin has poached a litigation partner from Jones Day, strengthening the law firm's blue ribbon disputes practice.