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CSR prevails in appeal over works at $408M Horsley Park industrial development
CSR Building Products has won a legal challenge over a development application at its 52-hectare industrial estate in western Sydney, which has generated sale proceeds of over $408 million to date. 
Ashurst winds down Canberra government practice in deal with Thomson Geer
Ashurst has decided to wind down its Canberra federal government practice following a strategic review, with seven partners set to move to Thomson Geer. 
Blackmores faces class action probe into vitamin supplements
A boutique law firm is investigating a potential class action against Blackmores over claims that its supplements contain “potentially toxic” levels of vitamin B6 that could cause injury. 
Austin Engineering needs more evidence for freezing order against ex-sales rep: court
A judge has denied Austin Engineering’s bid for a $210,000 freezing order against a former sales representative, with a judge finding there was an arguable claim for breach of confidence but no evidence of a claim to more than nominal damages. 
Tesa wants Full Court to resolve judicial conflict on apprehension of bias
Mining company Tesa Group wants the Full Federal Court to settle a conflict in judicial opinions on whether remarks made in parliament can factor into recusal applications. 
Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of trial judge ‘unwarranted’, says appeals court
In tossing his challenge to a finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, an appeals court rejected Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of the trial judge, finding the judge gave sufficient weight to the presumption of innocence. 
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Southbank tower developer seeks stay in Crown Group’s suit over stalled project
Developer Infinity wants to stay a case by liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group seeking to sell the land for their stalled joint venture for a residential tower in Melbourne’s Southbank.
Judge recuses herself from case, citing ‘friendly’ relationship with legal watchdog CEO
A judge has recused herself from hearing the Victorian legal watchdog’s case against the owners of a law firm, saying she was "fortified" in that choice due to concerns raised about her longstanding relationship with the regulator’s CEO. 
Non-competes ban should be top of mind for employers, says new HopgoodGanim partner
The Albanese government's proposed ban on non-compete agreements should be top of mind for employers, according to HopgoodGanim's newest employment partner.
‘Massive and irreparable harm’: Qantas faces possible $121M fine for ground crew outsourcing
Qantas should pay a penalty of the “highest order” for outsourcing its ground crew staff during the COVID pandemic, a union has argued, while a judge has questioned if he needs to send a message that "you can't play the court for a fool".