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MinRes unit loses privilege spat in suit over ‘defective’ wellhead system
Rio Tinto unit Energy Resources has lost its privilege claim over an internal investigation into the failure of one of its wellhead systems, which is at the centre of a defects claim against equipment manufacturer Cactus Wellhead.
Knowmore class action defendant seeks boost from recent declassing decision
The peak body for community legal centres argues a case over alleged cookie cutter legal advice should be stripped of class action status, citing a recent judgment in a case against a Victorian law firm, but a judge noted there may be significant differences. 
Ex-Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach sues Seven over Lehrmann comments
Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach has sued Seven over comments it made concerning his dealings with Bruce Lehrmann, after he gave "sordid" evidence in the defamation trial. 
‘Egregious failure’ by lender’s counsel in appeal against ASIC win: court
Payday lender Sunshine Loans has lost an appeal after it was ruled liable for “wrongheaded” conduct, with an appeals court finding that counsel showed an “egregious failure” to confine the case to the real issues. 
Security contractors G4S, GEO targeted in cross-claim in detention class action
The federal government has launched a cross-claim against private security companies G4S and ACM in a class action on behalf of asylum seekers held in two immigration detention centres in South Australia.
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More claims may be on cards over $87M mixed-use Canberra development
Another fight over an $87 million mixed-use Canberra development may be on the cards, after the project's liquidators won approval to assign potential claims against WSP and builder Construction Control over alleged stitch bolt defects.
Expect more declassing bids as class action landscape shifts, experts say
A judge recently made the rare decision to declass a representative case, and experts say we may see more of the difficult applications as class actions move into areas with greater variation in the circumstances of group members. 
Keybridge CEO Nick Bolton validly voted out, court finds
A judge has found that three directors at ASX-listed investment firm Keybridge Capital were validly removed and replaced at a meeting last month. 
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Dyldam’s former directors face $33M claims they misused company property
Former directors of collapsed Sydney developer Dyldam have been targeted by a liquidator over claims allegedly worth at least $33 million.
Judge ‘far too demanding’ in Worley class action, shareholder says
A judge was too exacting in deciding the applicant in a shareholder class action against engineering services firm Worley suffered no loss from misleading guidance, an appeals court has heard.