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Merivale comes up short in trade mark battle despite plans to reopen Est restaurant
Merivale has largely lost a battle to retain its 'Est' trade mark, with IP Australia finding the hospitality giant abandoned the brand when it shuttered its George St, Sydney fine dining eatery in 2019. 
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Lawyer’s unilateral email to chambers in builder’s case against CBA ‘undesirable’: judge
A solicitor for a contractor in dispute with the Commonwealth Bank has been called out by a judge for a unilateral email to chambers without CBA's consent.
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FW Projects liquidators take directors to court for alleged insolvent trading
The liquidators of collapsed developer FW Projects have filed action against former directors of the company, seeking to claw back debts of millions of dollars arising from alleged insolvent trading.
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Pension fund giant to invest $1B in Octopus renewable energy platform
Dutch pension provider APG Asset Management has partnered with renewable energy fund manager and developer Octopus Investments, vowing to invest over $1 billion into Octopus’s flagship investment fund.
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Lendlease reveals Japanese partners for $2.5B Hyde Park development
Two Japanese real estate giants will partner with Lendlease on its plan to develop a $2.5 billion luxury apartment complex overlooking Sydney’s Hyde Park.
Appeal filed in failed patent suit over Apple’s Touch ID, Face ID tech
A patent holding company is challenging the dismissal of its infringement case over Apple's Touch ID and Face ID technology.
Crown sued by iProsperity liquidators as part of efforts to recover $400M
Crown Casino faces court action by the liquidators of iProsperity Group, seeking the return of $55 million in company funds they say were gambled away by its directors, two of which have since left Australia.
‘Alarming and unacceptable’: Threats to judges on rise, data finds
The number of reported threats to judges is growing at an alarming rate, and urgent action by federal and state attorneys-general is needed, according to the Australia's peak body for judicial officers.
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Lifestyle wins stay of VCAT orders finding exit fees unenforceable
Retirement village operator Lifestyle Communities has secured a reprieve from a ruling that found its exit fee policy was unenforceable, but has said it won't spend the funds it collects while the stay is in place.
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iProsperity liquidators pursue Crown for $55M in gambling losses
The liquidators of iProsperity Group want Crown to repay $55 million in company funds they say were gambled away by the real estate funds manager's directors.