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Exactech class action stayed after judge recognises US bankruptcy
Bankruptcy 2025-02-12 10:40 pm By Andy Sidler

A class action against Exactech over allegedly faulty joint implants has been stayed pending its US-based parent company’s bankruptcy proceedings. 

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Judge rejects union boss’ bid to stay FWC case
Employment 2025-02-12 11:36 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has rejected HSU secretary Diana Asmar’s argument that a case against her over an alleged $2.7 million false invoicing scheme should be stayed because criminal charges were “on the cards”.

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‘Red flags, red suitcases’: Star GC warned of unacceptable risk, court told
Trials 2025-02-11 10:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former Star executive agreed to renew the casino’s relationship with a junket with organised crime links despite Star Sydney’s GC warning of suspicious transactions, a court has heard. 

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Developer wins stay of judgment debt for builder over $14M Taringa Coles
Construction 2025-02-14 11:23 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has granted a rare stay over a judgment debt to the developer of a Taringa Coles shopping centre, finding if final judgment comes down in its favour, financially troubled builder Kenik may not be able to repay the funds. 

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Stockland sues Probuild over Perth shopping centre sinkhole
Construction 2025-02-13 4:11 pm By Andy Sidler

Major developer Stockland has filed proceedings against Probuild Constructions over alleged faulty works completed on a stormwater system in a Rockingham shopping centre.

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Allianz not on hook for Knox Grammar abuse claims: Full Court
Insurance 2025-02-11 10:11 pm By Sam Matthews

The Full Court has found insurer Allianz is not liable to indemnify the Uniting Church for historic claims of sexual abuse at exclusive Sydney boys’ private school Knox Grammar.

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Judge complains of ‘spiralling costs’ of expert evidence in class actions
Class Actions 2025-02-11 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

In deciding an evidentiary dispute in a shareholder class action against building materials giant Boral, a judge has sounded off over the increasing costs of expert evidence produced in group proceedings.

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ACT government can’t get quick win in social housing class action
Class Actions 2025-02-11 3:13 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACT government has lost its bid for the dismissal of a class action lodged by social housing residents who allege they were unlawfully forced to relocate.

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Homes Victoria docs shielded from public housing class action, court rules
Class Actions 2025-02-11 11:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Citing public interest immunity, Homes Victoria has won a bid for Cabinet documents to be kept confidential in a class action levelled by public housing tenants.

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Enviro group takes Tamboran to court over Beetaloo Basin fracking
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-02-11 3:49 pm By Andy Sidler

Environmental activists claim fracking by natural gas company Tamboran in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin risks contaminating groundwater. 

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