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Sydney eatery Quanjude loses COVID-era lease spat after failing ‘radical difference’ test
A restaurant famous for its Peking roast duck has lost a dispute with Sydney's World Square Shopping Centre over unpaid rent, with a judge dismissing an argument that compliance with its lease during COVID-19 would have radically altered the eatery.
Woodside faces bid to block seismic testing for Scarborough gas project
A traditional custodian has filed an application to block seismic testing on Woodside Energy’s Scarborough gas project until her legal challenge has been finally determined, in a case similar to the one that put Santos’ $4.7 billion Barossa project on ice.
High Court rejects Qantas appeal in ground crew sacking case
The High Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by Qantas over its decision to outsource its 1,700-strong ground crew at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that employers are prohibited from taking adverse action in relation to existing as well as future rights.
I’m afraid AI can’t do that: Law firms say smart tech uses limited
While the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more commonplace in law firms, it has not yet transformed the practice of law, with lawyers reporting that concerns about privacy, reliability, and liability mean the application of AI remains limited.
Holden dealers reject GM’s bleak alternate reality in class action
Holden dealers in a class action over GM's decision to retire the brand in March 2020 have taken issue with the car maker's counterfactual in defence, which argues the plant supplying Holden's best-selling models would have closed anyway.
Zip offered Firstmac $4M to settle trade mark suit
Buy now, pay later company Zip Co offered $4 million to settle a lawsuit by mortgage provider Firstmac alleging infringement of its 'Zip' trade mark which it ultimately defeated.
Nine, News Corp defeat defamation suits over Central Coast crime coverage
A judge has thrown out defamation lawsuits by the partner of a man accused of being a Central Coast gang member in coverage by Nine and the Daily Telegraph, finding the stories never identified her. 
CBA deserves max penalty for $16.4M in underpayments, court told
CBA should pay a penalty of $12.8 million -- close to the maximum penalty the court can impose on the bank -- for underpaying its staff to the tune of $16.4 million, a judge has heard.
Mosaic Brands boss told GM paying $275K bonus would land him in jail, suit says
A former general manager at Noni B owner Mosaic Brands claims she was sacked after she pressed the fashion retailer to pay out a $275,000 retention bonus, alleging she was told things could "get messy" if she sought legal advice.
High Court to rule on reach of workplace law in high-stakes Qantas case
The High Court will deliver judgment Wednesday in an appeal by Qantas over its decision to sack its ground crew at the height of COVID-19, a ruling that could determine the scope of adverse action protections under the Fair Work Act.