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iProsperity liquidators win OK for retainer to pursue $45M claim against Crown
Liquidators for iProsperity have been given the greenlight to enter into retainers with Norton Rose Fulbright to pursue claims against the defunct property group’s general manager and Crown Melbourne.
On Cloud continues fight against Cyclonic trade mark
Popular Swiss sports shoe maker On Clouds has filed proceedings in the Federal Court after its opposition to the registration of sustainable footwear brand Cyclonic's trade mark failed.
Judge rejects bid to declass ‘junk’ insurance class action
A judge has dismissed applications by mortgage broker Lendi Group and insurer ALI Group to declass a group proceeding over allegedly worthless mortgage insurance, saying it would be more efficient for the claims to advance as a class action. 
Keystone’s $150M case against developers to continue despite possible charges
A judge has rejected bids by former Keystone director Paul Chiodo and developer Robert Filippini to stay a $150 million suit, citing investors' interests as a "powerful" factor weighing against the stay.
Developers want $150M case shut down amid ‘likely’ criminal charges
Property developers Paul Chiodo and Robert Filippini want to stay proceedings by Keystone's receivers over $150 million allegedly laundered through City Built's construction projects, citing "quite likely" criminal charges. 
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Dexus agrees to absorb shareholders’ costs of legal tussle with APAC
Real estate asset manager Dexus will cover the legal costs of shareholders whose stake in Australia Pacific Airports Corporation hangs in the balance, as it reveals a $55 million book value increase.
Good Guys to pay $13.5M in ACCC suit over misleading promotions
Retailer The Good Guys has agreed to pay $13.5 million in ACCC proceedings alleging it made misleading statements about store credit.
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Keystone receivers settle case over Venice Marriott Hotel sale
A dispute over a scuppered transaction between the director of collapsed Keystone and the owner of the Marriott Hotel in Venice has been settled.
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‘I’m not an accountant’: Judge asks if court should decide tax fight in $130M HWL Ebsworth case
A judge has questioned whether he should decide a tax dispute that will impact how much damages a former HWL Ebsworth client will get in a nine year-old negligence case over a property development.
GM can’t get indemnity costs through ‘back door’ in car dealer class action
A judge has rejected GM's "back door" bid for indemnity costs from the lead applicant in a failed class action over its decision to retire the Holden brand because each group member had rejected a settlement offer before the case commenced.