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Defeat device class action can warn Isuzu owners about selling cars
A judge has allowed a class action over Isuzus that allegedly contained emissions cheat devices to send an opt out notice to group members that includes a warning that if they sell their cars, they may “lose some or all of the money” they could receive in any settlement. 
Hall Chadwick NSW failed to prevent auditor rotation breaches: ASIC
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has accepted court-enforceable undertakings from Hall Chadwick NSW and three of its auditors after finding the firm’s systems failed to detect breaches of auditor rotation requirements. 
J&J denies class action’s claims that it sold ineffective cold meds
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has denied knowingly selling alleged ineffective medications under its Benadryl, Sudafed and Codral brands, saying research indicated the phenylephrine-containing products worked. 
Tabcorp settles suit by ex-CEO who was forced out for ‘offensive’ language
Tabcorp has settled a lawsuit by a former CEO who alleged his coerced resignation over alleged offensive language was inconsistent with a boardroom history of condoning off-colour remarks.
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Dexus-bloc shareholders in APAC can’t have different lawyers, judge says
The trustee for shareholders that want to retain their Dexus-managed stake in Australia Pacific Airports Corporation can't be separately represented from the selling group, a judge has ruled in a case that pits APAC's investors against each other.
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GHD Australia faces cross-claims in Hunter Valley crash class action
Engineering firm GHD Australia is the latest company to be pulled into a class action over a bus crash in NSW's Hunter Valley that killed 10 passengers, a court has heard.
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Pub baron Adgemis declared bankrupt, court orders properties sequestered
Sydney pub baron Jon Adgemis has been declared bankrupt and his properties have been sequestered, with the Federal Court finding the former KPMG partner owes $1.8 billion to creditors.
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 project suffers another costs blowout
Renewables project Snowy Hydro 2.0 has said it will not be able to complete the ambitious infrastructure project within its $12 billion budget, which was previously increased from $2 billion.
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St Hilliers wins approval for $550M development
St Hilliers unit Thornton Operations has won court approval for a $450 million plan to develop a mixed-use precinct that includes 526 homes, after reaching an agreement with the local council.
Cbus admits liability in ASIC death benefit case, faces penalty hearing
Super fund Cbus has made admissions in the corporate regulator's case over long delays in the processing of $20 million in death and disability claims, with the action to progress directly to penalty.