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Judge rejects class closure bid in actions against Toyota’s finance arm
A judge has rejected a bid by Toyota's finance arm to require group members in two class actions to register ahead of mediation to participate in any settlement arising from mediation in the cases.
Jackie ‘O’ complained about Kyle Sandilands months before on-air tiff: suit
Radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson allegedly complained about bullying by her long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands on two occasions in the months before the fight that took the duo off the air.
ASIC wants KPMG receivers to investigate Sequoia’s sale of Interprac
Concerned Sequoia Wealth wants to limit liability for claims linked to the $1 billion collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds, ASIC has asked a court to appoint receivers from KPMG to probe the sale of Interprac Financial Planning.
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Dexus GC denies being ‘careless’ with APAC info, points to junior lawyer
A senior in-house lawyer at Dexus has rejected suggestions she was “careless” in her role in the sale of shares in Melbourne Airport operator APAC, saying she relied on a subordinate lawyer and others within the business. 
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High Court to weigh rights of long use in spat between prominent Sorrento neighbours
The High Court has agreed to review a ruling that upheld an easement of prescription -- or right of long use -- in a fight between a member of the prominent Valmorbida family and an entity linked to the founder of collapsed construction group Steller over access to a Sorrento property.
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High Court won’t hear cases over Pentridge Village development
The High Court has declined two special leave applications in lawsuits over the failed Pentridge Village development in Melbourne. 
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JLL accused of ostracizing HR head in fallout from harassment probe
The former Australian head of HR at Jones Lang LaSalle claims she was ostracized and unfairly sacked in the wake of a harassment investigation into a senior manager, which sparked a media frenzy Australian leadership was allegedly told to "ignore".
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Dexus execs relied on Mallesons, GC advice over airport share sale, court told
Lawyers assured two Dexus executives that it was OK to share the confidential information of Melbourne Airport operator APAC with proposed purchasers of the real estate asset manager's stake in the company, a court has heard.
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Hastie liquidators seek costs referral in suit against Hall & Wilcox
Liquidators for defunct construction group Hastie have launched a bid in its Federal Court case against Hall & Wilcox to refer a $18.6 million bill from the law firm to a costs assessor.
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Lawsuit challenges approval for Southern Cross Gold’s exploration tunnel
A community group is seeking to quash a decision approving Southern Cross Gold’s Sunday Creek exploration tunnel project 60 km north of Melbourne, arguing that its concerns about the environment and noise were ignored.