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Dexus, GPT sue contractor over Australia Square Tower flood
The owners of Sydney’s Australia Square Tower have filed proceedings over $250,000 in damage allegedly caused by a subcontractor that flooded the iconic skyscraper's lift shaft.
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Lander & Rogers faces client lawsuit over $2.9M bill
A former Lander & Rogers client that was hit with a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction matter has taken the firm to court, calling its costs disclosures “grossly inadequate”. 
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JY Group grabs 50 per cent stake in Sydney’s Warriewood Square
Law firm Lander & Rogers has advised property investment company JY Group on its successful $135.5 million bid for a 50 per cent stake in Sydney shopping centre Warriewood Square.
Lander & Rogers denies taking adverse action against wheelchair user
Lander & Rogers has denied a former practice group manager's claims that the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.
Filecoin, founder can’t shake developer’s case over cryptocurrency pay
Crypto company Filecoin Foundation can't dodge a suit by a developer who says she was fired after complaining that a portion of her wages was paid in Filecoin tokens.
Sydney light rail class action pulls up to the High Court
The High Court has been asked to revive a class action over Sydney's light rail construction and weigh in on whether litigation funders can claim their commissions as damages.
AI next big issue in construction, says new Colin Biggers & Paisley partner
The construction industry is bracing for new risks brought about by the use of artificial intelligence in design and planning of large projects, says a new partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley. 
CIMIC loses appeal against insurers over coverage for Iraq bribery cases
Insurers have won a challenge to a declaration that engineering firm CIMIC could make claims under policies for costs arising from corruption cases, including a $32 million class action settlement.
Sydney light rail class action thrown out on appeal
An appeals court has dismissed a class action on behalf of small businesses over alleged nuisance caused by the construction of Sydney’s $3 billion light rail network. 
Ord Minnett lobs cross-claim against former executive
Wealth investment firm Ord Minnett has filed a cross-claim arguing a former executive who claims he was sacked for complaining about a $110,000 cut in his pay imposed after ASIC slapped the firm with a penalty for breaching market rules.