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Rivermakers can’t bump appeal in light of criminal case
A judge has refused to adjourn an appeal over a development application for a new lifestyle precinct in east Brisbane in light of a criminal case over the alleged unlawful use of the same land, opting instead for “careful” case management. 
Bupa says aged care claims ‘not appropriate’ for class action
Bupa has hit back at a class action alleging it provided poor quality care to residents at its aged care facilities, saying it was "not appropriate" to run the case as a group proceeding. 
Colin Biggers Paisley lures insurance team from Clyde & Co
Colin Biggers Paisley has lured an insurance partner from Clyde & Co who has represented insurers in relation to shareholder class actions and regulatory proceedings. 
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‘Recipe for disaster’: Judge wrangles cases over $55M Port Botany defects claim
A judge has said that a series of cases stemming from a $55 million defects claim over the Port Botany Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre need to be "case managed with an iron fist".
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Changes to Crown lease laws on ice after outcry from Aboriginal land councils
The Minns government has pulled back plans to change NSW Crown land laws following fierce opposition from Aboriginal land councils and the Law Society of NSW.
‘Incoherent’: Class action says Allergan’s acceptable quality defence must go
A class action against Allergan over recalled breast implants has asked a court to slash parts of the US pharma company’s defence, saying they are "incoherent".
Court OKs $50M ANZ class action settlement, slashes ATE insurance payout
A judge has approved a $50 million settlement in a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath, but has slashed by half a proposed $1.76 million deduction for the plaintiff firm's after-the-event insurance.
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Lendlease can’t expand $60M ANU case against engineers
Lendlease has lost its bid to expand its case against an engineering consultant in the lead up to a 20-day trial in proceedings by the Australian National University over flood damage.
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Downer, Stockland ink $500M management agreement
Major infrastructure manager Downer Group has signed a five-year $500 million deal to manage Stockland’s suite of operational assets.
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Court signs off on Manly beach-front residential development
A judge has allowed a development application for a five-storey beach-front apartment building in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, saying it will not impact access to the foreshore.