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State blasts ‘magical thinking’ of hotel quarantine class action
The state of Victoria has attacked the “magical thinking” of a class action over its COVID-19 hotel quarantine debacle, as the applicants seek to plead an alternative case holding the state responsible for a wave of infections.
Mastercard slams ACCC’s novel push for communications with lawyers
Mastercard has pushed back on the ACCC's argument that it waived privilege over communications with lawyers, saying it would "take the law of waiver to a place it has never been before".
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Roberts Co appeals decision on $3.2M after-hours payment claim
Roberts Co has appealed a decision which required it to pay the entirety of subcontractor Sharvain Facades $3.2 million payment claim, despite it being filed after hours on a Friday.
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Whyalla Port administrators win bid to delay creditors meeting
The administrators of the company claiming to own the Whyalla Port have more time until a second creditors meeting to investigate a proposed DOCA as well as a $1.3 billion proof of debt served by Whyalla steelworks operator OneSteel.
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Provisional liquidators appointed to Melbourne developer Lion Property
A court has appointed provisional liquidators to Melbourne developer Lion Property Group after hearing that $120 million of investor money was not properly accounted for.
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Builder says owners having ‘tantrum’ in spat over Maroubra complex
A defects case over an apartment complex in the Sydney beachside suburb of Maroubra has turned ugly, with a lawyer for the builder accusing the owners corporation of having a "tantrum".
Till Payments can’t fight ‘royal commission’-style doc bid over capital raise claims
Investors in Till Payments have won discovery for a possible suit over $43 million in alleged losses suffered after it was sold for just $47 million following a $200 million capital raise, with a judge rejecting arguments that the bid amounted to a royal commission. 
Debt management firm still MIA as ASIC trial looms
A judge has said an 11-day trial in ASIC's case against Solve My Debt Now will go ahead in December despite a third set of solicitors ceasing to act and no sign that the debt management firm will put on evidence. 
Ord Minnett wins appeal in fight with wealth advisor over wage entitlements
Stockbroking firm Ord Minnett has overturned a judgment finding it owed years of wages and other entitlements to a wealth adviser who was only paid in commissions.
Walter Sofronoff can challenge Integrity Commission report
A judge has ruled that Walter Sofronoff KC can rely on a report on his inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann in his case challenging the ACT Integrity Commission's findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.