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Builder CPB sues insurers over coverage for defective CityLink signs
Construction 2025-01-16 11:04 pm By Sam Matthews

CPB Contractors has sued its insurers for their refusal to cover $9.5 million in costs incurred fixing defective road signs on the CityLink extension in Melbourne.

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Maker of Crocs Jibbitz settles patent case over alleged knock-offs
Intellectual Property 2025-01-13 11:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories.Ā 

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Melbourne University must reinstate professor sacked for alleged harassment
Employment 2025-01-13 11:31 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.

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Appeals challenge declassing orders in COVID-19 insurance class actions
Class Actions 2025-01-13 11:02 pm By Sam Matthews

Law firm Gordon Legal has filed appeals after a judge ordered the declassing of several proceedings over COVID-19 business interruption losses.

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Ho Bee Land lodges $390M takeover offer for AVJennings
Construction 2025-01-15 11:34 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A bidding war has broken out after Singaporean developer Ho Bee Land made a $390 million offer to acquire developer AVJennings, months after AVID Property Group lodged a takeover offer.

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Allens-repped Greystar in $1.6B student digs deal
Real Estate 2025-01-15 11:22 pm By Cindy Cameronne

US property firm Greystar is acquiring a portfolio of student accommodations worth $1.6 billion, one of the largest deals of its kind in the Australian market.Ā 

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K&L Gates recruits patent litigator from Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Intellectual Property 2025-01-13 11:40 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Global law firm K&L Gates has hired former Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP litigator Rachelle Downie as a partner in its Melbourne office.

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Origin Energy hit with $12M in penalties
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-10 9:43 am By Sam Matthews

Origin Energy has submitted to $12 million in penalties over breaches of its life support obligations, including deregistering or disconnecting premises where someone was receiving life support.Ā 

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Bulldogs take fight over damages for fan’s abuse to High Court
Appeals 2025-01-10 1:28 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Western Bulldogs, formerly the Footscray Football Club, has launched a High Court challenge to a $6 million award to a fan who was sexually abused by a club volunteer.

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ExxonMobil sues Andrew Forrest-linked NGO for defamation
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-09 6:27 pm By Sam Matthews

ExxonMobil has sued an NGO linked to Andrew Forrest, alleging his company Fortescue has ā€œorchestrated a campaign to competeā€ by funding lawsuits against it.

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