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Law firm can’t gag solicitor in ‘deposit flicking’ dispute
A judge has declined to block a solicitor from representing that a new conveyancing firm, which aims to help real estate agents comply with AML/CTF obligations by holding property deposits, is operating an illegal business model.
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Stellar boss hits back at Valmorbida’s easement claim on Sorrento property
The co-founder of failed property group Stellar says his prominent Morninton Pensinsula neighbour has identified no reason why he should be bound by the previous owner's acquiescence to her use of a driveway on his land.
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Astronomy group loses challenge to Western Sydney Airport flight paths
A local amateur astronomy group has failed to convince the Administrative Review Tribunal to review a minister's decision to approve the airport plan and flight paths for the Western Sydney International Airport.
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct over property investment class action
A tribunal has found a Victorian solicitor guilty of professional misconduct for over-promising on the prospects of success of a proposed property investment class action, which was never brought.
Former partner sues Potentia Capital over alleged settlement breach
A former partner at Potentia Capital Management has brought proceedings claiming the private equity firm breached a settlement agreement after his employment at its fintech Linkly was terminated following alleged whistleblower complaints.
Pandora ordered to pay $470K to ex-franchisee over email scam
Global jewellery company Pandora has been ordered to pay $467,000 with interest to one of its former franchisees, after being scammed into transferring the money into an unknown third-party bank account. 
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Lilydale developer says JV partners breached quarry-filling deal
Lawyers for LBJ Developments have told a judge that its joint venture partners on a development at the former Lilydale quarry breached their obligations by failing to honour a contractual right to tender for quarry filling works at the site.
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RSL club loses bid to halt $3M SOPA judgment for builder
An RSL club in Wollongong, NSW can't pause execution of a $3 million judgment secured by a contractor pending determination of a defects case, despite claiming "catastrophic" consequences.
‘Retired if not dead by trial’: 3M judge grapples with ‘daunting’ $2B case
The judge overseeing the federal government’s $2 billion PFAS lawsuit against 3M is grappling with how to move the "daunting" case forward, warning the parties "we'll all be retired if not dead by the time it comes to trial".
Court orders soft class closure in J&J cold medicine class action
A judge has granted Johnson & Johnson's bid for soft class closure in a class action over alleged ineffective cold medications, saying it would aid in settlement negotiations.