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CFMEU, United Super accused of coercing $1M from firm on major Sydney projects
A plastering firm accusing the CFMEU and United Super of coercing more than $1 million in payments while it was working on several major Sydney developments has been ordered to replead vague aspects of its serious claims.
BHP’s Mt Arthur Coal not permitted to conduct ‘trial by ambush’ in injury case
A court has dismissed Mt Arthur Coal’s attempt to tender unserved affidavits at trial in a miner's personal injury case, agreeing that it would amount to "trial by ambush".
‘Diligent’ silk not negligent in advice on lawsuit, judge says
A solicitor and a Sydney silk have been cleared of allegations they gave negligent advice in an action against a law firm, with a judge finding the barrister was "diligent, thorough, careful and ethical".
Victims of fake Sydney plastic surgeon Leslie Blackstock can’t sue insurers
Two alleged victims of a former Sydney doctor who pretended to be a plastic surgeon and performed breast augmentation surgeries that left them injured cannot make claims against Avant Insurance, an appeals court has ruled. 
Gambler’s lawsuit alleges Star casino owes him $14M after 7-day winning streak
Star Entertainment Group Ltd is facing a lawsuit brought by a high-roller claiming the casino giant owes him almost $14 million won at the Baccarat table over a seven-day gambling spree last year.
Judge who called expert conclave a ‘car crash’ won’t recuse herself
A judge has refused to disqualify herself from hearing a complex medical negligence lawsuit after she described an expert conclave as a "car crash", citing concerns over a psychiatrist giving opinions about liability in a surgical setting.
Ex-Johnson Winter & Slattery clients can’t subpeona Optus, Telstra for lawyer’s phone records
A judge has shot down an attempt by former Johnson Winter & Slattery clients to secure records of phone calls by their solicitor to corroborate claims the lawyer repeatedly advised them to ignore a settlement offer in a commercial case they later lost.
Ex-Johnson Winter & Slattery clients lose bid to split negligence case
Two former clients of Johnson Winter & Slattery cannot split a trial in their negligence proceeding against the law firm and have had a subpoena set aside as "vexatious, oppressive and unfair".