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AFL, Geelong Football Club want concussion suit declassed
The Australian Football League and Geelong Football Club have brought applications seeking to strip a case over on-field concussions of class action status.
Law firm gave negligent advice to victim of historical abuse, court finds
A judge has found that a Melbourne law firm gave negligent advice to the plaintiff in a historical sexual abuse case, which meant his “viable” claim for economic loss was never pursued.
Melbourne law firm faces at least three suits in wake of declassing decision
There are at least three individual suits proceeding against Melbourne law firm Waller Legal after a class action alleging it consistently failed to bring economic loss claims on behalf of sexual abuse clients was declassed, a court has heard. 
Lander & Rogers settles suit by wheelchair-bound practice group manager
Lander & Rogers has settled a lawsuit by a former practice group manager alleging the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.
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Court’s finding that EnergyAustralia ‘in the construction industry’ could affect energy, rail, telco
A court's finding that EnergyAustralia is on the hook for portable long service leave for maintenance workers at its Yallourn power station because its "significant' maintenance activities mean it's 'in the construction industry' could affect energy, rail and telecommunications firms.
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Victoria can’t set aside disclaimer on hazardous waste at rental property
The state of Victoria can't set aside a liquidator's disclaimer over hazardous waste in a property rented by collapsed marine safety flooring company Fordex, with a judge finding the landlord's rights over the property and waste were not terminated by the disclaimer.
‘Further or in the alternative’ no problem in bovine gene patent suit: court
A group of Australia’s leading beef and dairy companies has failed to strike-out a suit alleging their genetic testing system for cattle infringes the patent of a US genomics company, with a judge rejecting objections to the phrase ‘further or in the alternative’.
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Lander & Rogers fights client’s suit over $2.9M bill
Lander & Rogers is contesting an ex-client's challenge to a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction dispute, seeking a separate hearing to determine the cost court's jurisdiction over the case.
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Skyaus hit with $1.3M suit over permit lapse for Optus project
CPS Technology & Infrastructure has sued subcontractor Skyaus Infrastructure over $1.3 million in loss  allegedly suffered after Skyaus failed to obtain necessary permits for a new Optus facility in the rural village of Anakie.
Court approves $3.5M settlement in Melissa Caddick class action
A judge has approved a $3.5 million settlement in a class action brought by former clients of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick.