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Clive Palmer’s nephew tells High Court he’s beyond reach of contempt
Clive Palmer's nephew has applied to the High Court for review of a decision rejecting his bid to dodge contempt proceedings, arguing he did not submit to the court's jurisdiction.
High Court shuns SingTel’s appeal over tax deductions for $14B Optus buy
The High Court will not review a Full Court ruling that backed the ATO’s rejection of over $894,000 in tax deductions related to SingTel's $14.2 billion acquisition of Optus.
Bayer’s patents for blockbuster blood thinner Xarelto invalid: court
Bayer has lost its battle to protect top-selling blood thinner Xarelto from generic competition, with the Full Court finding two patents for the drug are invalid.
Bruce Lehrmann clears hurdle to appeal defamation loss
A cash-strapped Bruce Lehrmann has dodged a bid by Ten for $200,000 to pursue his appeal of a judgment that found he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Enviro group loses appeal over planned burns in greater glider habitat
An environmental group has lost a court challenge to controlled burns in the state’s Strathbogie Forest, despite arguing they would destroy the habitat of the endangered Southern greater glider. 
Couple wins suit over ‘misleading’ $9.6M South Yarra apartment sale
A Melbourne couple has won their case over a “deliberately misleading” rendering of a $9.6 million South Yarra apartment.
Insurers in High Court fight over Opal Tower class action costs
The High Court has been asked to take up an appeal by insurers over coverage for the class action defence costs of Opal Tower's consultant engineer.
Sydney light rail class action pulls up to the High Court
The High Court has been asked to revive a class action over Sydney's light rail construction and weigh in on whether litigation funders can claim their commissions as damages.
New battle in Lexapro patent war between Lundbeck, Sandoz
Novartis unit Sandoz is appealing a tribunal decision in favour of pharmaceutical company Lundbeck over a licence to sell a generic version of leading antidepressant Lexapro.
Collectable car dealer defeats ATO in High Court fight over lux car tax
A collectable car dealer who operated his Gosford business using a ‘museum concept’ has won a High Court victory in a dispute with the ATO over whether he should be on the hook for luxury car tax.