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‘Nonsensical’: Class action slams claim that judge appears biased against corporations
Class Actions 2025-01-29 11:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A shareholder class action has slammed as “nonsensical” Fletcher Building’s claim that a judge’s public comments in his previous role at Maurice Blackburn created an appearance of bias against corporate defendants.

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Class action judge grills Fletcher Building on recusal bid
Class Actions 2025-01-28 11:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge who was previously the head of class actions at Maurice Blackburn has questioned a bid by Fletcher Building that he recuse himself from presiding over a shareholder case against the construction company.

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Council loses opposition to ‘menacing’ development near Sydney coastal walk
Construction 2025-01-31 10:38 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An advertising exec has won the green light to build a two-storey residence on Sydney’s Tamarama headland, despite the council’s concerns that ten stone “cocoon” structures will “loom over” the iconic Bondi to Bronte coastal walk. 

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Sydney Water accused of misleading conduct in $347M compulsory land acquisition
Catherine Gleeson 2025-01-31 11:12 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The former owner of 28 hectares of land in Western Sydney has sued Sydney Water, alleging it deliberately sought to prevent the sale of the property on the open market and disputing a $347 million valuation. 

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Ultra Tune loses appeal of record $1.5M fine for contempt
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-01-28 10:39 am By Cindy Cameronne

Ultra Tune has lost its appeal of a record $1.5 million fine for contempt after it failed to follow a court-ordered compliance program in proceedings brought by the consumer watchdog.

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Jewellery chain Lovisa faces employment class action
Employment 2025-01-28 11:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASX-listed jewellery chain Lovisa has been hit with a class action after employees claimed it failed to pay them for extra hours worked. 

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Manus Island security guard sues Maurice Blackburn for negligence
Professional Negligence 2025-01-24 10:28 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former Manus Island security guard has sued Maurice Blackburn, alleging the firm’s negligence prevented him from receiving higher compensation for his psychiatric injuries.

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Macquarie says it could rely on Nuix’s ‘promises’ about $1.8B IPO prospectus
Securities 2025-01-23 11:27 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Macquarie Capital has hit back at a class action over an alleged misleading prospectus for Nuix’s $1.8 billion IPO, saying it was entitled as underwriter to rely on the software company’s promises.

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KFC franchisee forced breastfeeding manager to express milk in tent
Employment 2025-01-23 3:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The largest KFC franchisee in Australia has been ordered to pay damages to a former breastfeeding manager after a tribunal found she had to express milk under a tent in a doorless storeroom.

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Defunct landbanking scheme Aviation 3030 recovers $1.7M duty from director
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-01-28 9:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The liquidators for landbanking company Aviation 3030 can recover half of a $3.4 million landholder duty from a former director, after a judge found they reaped benefits from indirect ownership in land sold for $135 million in 2018. 

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