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$18M sinking homes class action settlement may not be fair, court told
A contradictor has urged a judge to reject an $18 million settlement in a class action over sinking homes, saying that owners' claims that were excluded had not been fully investigated.
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ASIC calls for mortgage brokers to improve best interest duty practices
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has called for improvements in how mortgage brokers demonstrate that home loan recommendations are in customers’ best interests.
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Expert maths in suit against Monash Uni can be done by Year 7 student: judge
A judge won't order expert mathematical evidence in a suit against Monash University over alleged unpaid bed rent, saying the calculations could be done by someone in Year 7.
Time & Place in court to revive ‘Lindrum’ mark for Melbourne development
The company behind the redevelopment of Melbourne’s former Hotel Lindrum has told a judge that the terms of a hotel management agreement were sufficient to establish use of the 'Lindrum' trade mark. 
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Victorian revenue office loses High Court bid in fight with Myer landlord
The High Court has declined a special leave application from Victoria’s State Revenue Office over a battle with shopping centre landlord Vicinity Funds over $82.5 million in stamp duty.
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Cases over $62M in land development units to be heard with Villawood’s suit
A Victoria Supreme Court judge has ordered the transfer of two cases over pre-emptive rights in a land development unit trust to the Federal Court, to be heard alongside a case by property developer Villawood.
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Hotel Lindrum purchaser fights to revive trade mark for new development
The company behind the redevelopment of Melbourne’s former Hotel Lindrum has told a judge that the terms of a hotel management agreement were sufficient to establish use of the 'Lindrum' trade mark.
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Hilton appeals loss in fight with ATO over $173M hotel sale
Hilton has filed an appeal after losing a challenge to a $173 million tax adjustment from the 2015 sale of the Sydney Hilton Hotel.
Gadens boosts fintech, property practices with new partners
Gadens has hired two new partners in its fintech and property practices to meet growing client demand.
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Receivers appointed over $29.4M Latrobe Valley resort scheme
The corporate regulator has secured orders appointing receivers to a company behind a housing project on Lake Narracan in Victoria's LaTrobe Valley, after telling a court it was concerned more than 100 investors have been misled.