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Johnson Winter Slattery poaches real estate partner from Mills Oakley
Real Estate 2025-09-08 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

Johnson Winter Slattery has lured a real estate partner with 15 years of experience from Mills Oakley.

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Sharvain directors succeed in narrowing discovery in case by freight company
Construction 2025-09-04 11:32 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The directors of defunct Sharvain Facades have won a bid to narrow the scope of documents they must produce in a case by Commercial Freight and Logisticsw, which claims an equitable lien over real estate.

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Parklea development owners try again on $13M insurance claim for defects
Construction 2025-09-03 11:36 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The owners corporation of a 98-unit Parklea development by defunct builder Dyldam Developments have appealed a ruling that found time was up on its insurance claim for building defects in a property completed 17 years ago.

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Gadens nabs three corporate partners from Allens, Mills Oakley
Business of Law 2025-08-21 11:06 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Gadens has poached three partners from Allens and Mills Oakley to grow its corporate practice. 

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Mills Oakley solicitor used by client in attempt to mislead court, judge finds
Real Estate 2025-08-21 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A director at property developer Villawood can’t shield instructions given to his Mills Oakley solicitor after a judge found he sought to use his lawyer to mislead the court.

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Reece did not validly terminate Sydney warehouse lease, court says
Real Estate 2025-08-20 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has found bathroom products giant Reece did not validly end a decade-long warehouse lease after its own actions caused a delay in obtaining an occupation certificate.

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COVID-19 aged care class actions ramp back up as criminal trial nears
Class Actions 2025-08-18 11:16 pm By Andy Sidler

After more than a year on ice, two class actions against age care facilities over COVID-19 outbreaks are set to resume late this year, following a month-long criminal trial that kicks off next week. 

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Parkview wants chance to settle second Australia Towers cladding case
Construction 2025-08-12 11:09 pm By Christine Caulfield

Parkview Constructions is looking to settle a second case over alleged combustible cladding at Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park.

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Lendlease proves ‘residual reputation’ in legacy trade mark Civil & Civic
Intellectual Property 2025-08-05 11:31 pm By Andy Sidler

Construction giant Lendlease has retained its rights to the ‘Civil & Civic’ name despite the brand falling into disuse, with IP Australia accepting the company retained a reputation in the valuable legacy trade mark.

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Lendlease fends off challenge to legacy trade mark Civil & Civic
Lendlease 2025-08-05 11:07 pm By Andy Sidler

Lendlease has defeated a challenge to its ‘Civil & Civic’ trade mark despite lack of use, successfully arguing it retained a residual reputation in the name under which it built the Sydney Opera House podium.

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