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Mayne Pharma wins suit over Cosette’s termination of $672M takeover
M&A 2025-10-15 11:25 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Mayne Pharma has won a dispute with US drug maker Cosette over the termination of a $672 million merger agreement, with a judge finding Mayne did not breach its continuous disclosure obligations by failing to disclose a letter from the US FDA sooner.

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High Court called on to overturn Aristocrat’s gaming patent win
Intellectual Property 2025-10-15 11:03 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court has been asked to clarify the extent to which computer-implemented ideas are eligible for patent protection, with IP Australia appealing a win for gaming giant Aristocrat.

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Macquarie sells Aligned Data Centers in $61B deal
AI 2025-10-16 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Macquarie Asset Management has sold its data centre business Aligned Data Centers to a consortium led by BlackRock subsidiary Global Infrastructure Partners in a landmark $61 billion deal.

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Residential development exemptions added to new merger regime
Real Estate 2025-10-16 11:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Leases and certain other land acquisitions will be exempt from the new mandatory merger control regime, in changes announced this week following feedback arising out of the transitional, voluntary phase.

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Corrs Chambers helps ready Sunshine Coast Airport expansion for takeoff
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-10-16 11:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised the Sunshine Coast Airport on financing to support its ambitious terminal expansion project.

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National Retail Group picks up Rundle Mall building for $10.85M
Real Estate 2025-10-16 11:57 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Adelaide’s historic 150 Rundle Mall has been sold for $10.85 million to National Retail Group, with plans for a large-scale refurbishment.

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Developer Mayfield gets ACCC support in case against NSW Ports
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-10-16 11:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

The competition regulator is seeking to intervene in Mayfield Development’s appeal to the High Court in a case the developer says could have “startling” consequences.

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Queensland defamation bill to shield social media, boost court powers
Policy and Regulation 2025-10-15 11:37 pm By Sam Matthews

The Queensland government has introduced defamation reforms to bring it in line with other jurisdictions and prevent “forum shopping,” adding a new defence for social media platforms and increasing powers for courts.

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JLL execs axed amid investigation sue for reputational damage
Employment 2025-10-14 11:34 pm By Sam Matthews

Commercial real estate firm JLL has been sued by two sacked executives who say their reputations were tarred by “highly misleading” statements about an investigation into misconduct at the firm. 

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In loss for landowners, High Court says foreign tax law valid
Appeals 2025-10-15 11:51 pm By Sam Matthews

The High Court has approved the imposition of additional land tax on non-residents and foreign-owned entities, finding that the Commonwealth government had the power to limit the application of international tax agreements.

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