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‘No sex’ and other rules make Uber an employer, court told
Uber drivers seeking to challenge their classification as independent contractors have argued the rideshare giant had “highly prescriptive” rules on how to behave towards customers, including 'no touching' and 'no sex' rules. 
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Dexus privilege claims halved, but doc spat with APAC shareholders rages
Dexus has halved the number of documents it claims are shielded by legal privilege from production to fellow owners of airport operator APAC ahead of trial over an alleged breach of a shareholder deed, a court heard Monday.
Strongroom AI director claims self-incrimination privilege in EVP case
A director of med tech start-up Strongroom AI is claiming privilege against self-incrimination in a case by venture capital firm EVP seeking to recoup its $10.4 million investment.
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Critical minerals producer Australian Ilmenite Resources wins NT lease
The National Native Title Tribunal has partially granted a mineral lease to Australian Ilmenite Resources, finding the critical minerals producer's plans to expand ilmenite mining within one area in the Northern Territory was in the public interest.
Ashurst hires partners for disputes, employment teams
Ashurst has snagged two partners to grow the firm's disputes team in Melbourne and its employment practice in Brisbane.
Full Court takes red pen to ‘delegates’ clause in workplace awards
The Full Federal Court has scrapped orders by the Fair Work Commission limiting the rights of workplace delegates in various awards, finding the commission acted outside of its power following changes to the Fair Work Act.
BHP, Rio Tinto argue harassment claims can’t run as class actions
BHP and Rio Tinto have told a court that the claims of thousands of women who allegedly experienced workplace sexual harassment and discrimination should not be brought as class actions.
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Builder, broker on $320M Box Hill medical hub project take row to court
Builder Maxcon, financier Maxcap and mortgage broker ACMC are caught up in litigation over certificates of title underlying collapsed developer APH Holding’s $320 million Wellington Health precinct in Melbourne's Box Hill.
‘Paradigm shift’: Otsuka says High Court must reverse patent extension ruling
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals has asked the High Court to overturn a decision revoking its Abilify patent extension, saying the ruling, which limited the extension-of term scheme to active substances only, will “lead to a groundswell of court proceedings”.
Top 10 class action settlements of 2025
Class action settlements hit major milestones last year, with the year’s largest settlements totalling $1.6 billion and one case resolving for a historic $548.5 million.