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LK Law founder loses recusal bid, but wins stay of $36.5M judgment
Adelaide lawyer Jason Karas has failed in recusal application but has secured a temporary stay of a ruling that he pay $36.5 million to his former business partner and law firm LK Law.
Clock’s ticking for Rex directors as ASIC opens disclosure breach case
Four directors of regional airline Rex are set to decide this week whether they will remain silent in the face of allegations by the corporate regulator that they misled investors about the company’s financial position. 
Bodum loses case against Maxwell & Williams despite ‘conscious imitation’
Danish glassware brand Bodum has lost its intellectual propety suit against Maxwell & Williams, despite a court finding the homewares company's coffee glasses were a “conscious imitation” of Bodum's products. 
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HWL Ebsworth settles investors’ case over Belmore development
Investors have settled a case against HWL Ebsworth and a former partner that alleged the firm was liable for lost money in connection with projects by property developer Belmore 88.
St Vincent’s says applicant barred from bringing junior doctors class action
Sydney's St Vincent’s Hospital says the doctor leading a class action over alleged unpaid overtime can't bring the case because she did not file overtime claims.
Credit Suisse funds, UBS must produce docs in $2.2B Greensill case
Two Credit Suisse funds and UBS on Monday lost a battle to shield documents in sprawling litigation over the collapse of trade financier Greensill, failing in their arguments that production of the material ran afoul of Swiss and Luxembourg law.
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Judge tosses appeal by Sun Legal client who won $1.2M over hotel advice
A judge has tossed a 117-ground appeal by a former Sun Legal client who was awarded over $1.2 million after his solicitor was found to have failed to give proper advice about a Victoria hotel purchase.
Built fails in challenge to job platform’s trade marks
Construction company Built has lost its opposition to an application by job recruitment platform Built In for registration of the trade marks 'Built in Australia' and 'Built in Sydney'. 
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Sydney’s Emu House loses appeal over function centre relocation
The owners of Sydney's historic Emu House have lost their appeal of a decision rejecting their bid to relocate a function building as well as allow outdoor dining and extended hours. 
Rebels accuses Rugby Australia of ‘cowardly betrayal’, as trial kicks off
Trial has kicked off in the defunct super rugby team Melbourne Rebels' Federal Court fight against Rugby Australia, with the club accusing the league of a "cowardly betrayal".