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In defamation case, prior reputation pleading not required for serious harm claim: judge
Defamation 2025-11-05 11:09 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has refused to strike out claims of serious harm in a defamation case by a pro-Israel activist against the owner of Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway, finding the activist did not need to plead to his prior reputation.

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Meta wins opposition to ‘Reelstar’ trade mark
Intellectual Property 2025-11-04 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Meta has successfully opposed an Australian start-up’s ‘Reelstar’ trade mark, with a delegate finding it was too similar to the social media company’s mark for its short-form video brand Reel.

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Court tosses security concierge officer’s case against Meriton
Employment 2025-11-04 11:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Meriton has won summary dismissal of a security concierge’s Fair Work claims, with a judge finding the case had no prospects of success.

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Tribunal slaps builder with $2.9M for defects in Dandenong apartment complex
Construction 2025-11-05 11:37 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A tribunal has ordered a defunct builder of a Dandenong apartment complex to pay $2.9 million in damages for a slew of defects and interest on a loan needed to replace combustible cladding.

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BGC wins stay of orders to remove Iplex pipes, can’t delay reviews
Construction 2025-11-04 11:07 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Two units of builder BGC have won a stay of building remedy orders to re-pipe homes fitted with faulty Iplex piping while they appeal the orders, but have lost a bid to adjourn the appeals.

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ASIC wins OK to pursue case against Solve My Debt despite liquidation
ASIC 2025-11-03 11:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The corporate cop has won court approval to proceed with a consumer suit against debt manager Solve My Debt, despite the company falling into liquidation.

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Strip search class action says NSW trying again to declass case
Class Actions 2025-10-31 11:21 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A class action against NSW over festival strip searches says the state is attempting, again, to declass the proceeding after the lead applicant was awarded $93,000 in damages.

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Nine says Al Muderis defamation appeal can’t be heard over 10 days
Defamation 2025-10-31 11:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Nine has asked for more details of celebrity surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ challenge to the dismissal of his defamation case against the broadcaster, and says 10 days is not enough to hear the appeal.

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Dyldam liquidators win extra time to probe developer’s dealings
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-11-03 11:15 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Liquidators for companies in the Dyldam Group have won an extension until early 2027 for further investigation of the defunct developer.

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‘Misguided manoeuvre’: EPA intimidation claim fails in suit over development
Environment 2025-11-03 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has made contempt findings against a real estate agent who attached discovered documents to emails that railed against alleged collusion between a local council and the EPA, but stopped short of finding he intimidated witnesses in a spat over a Ballarat development.

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