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Austin Engineering needs more evidence for freezing order against ex-sales rep: court
A judge has denied Austin Engineering’s bid for a $210,000 freezing order against a former sales representative, with a judge finding there was an arguable claim for breach of confidence but no evidence of a claim to more than nominal damages. 
Squire Patton Boggs scoops up Allens lawyer for corporate practice
Squire Patton Boggs has recruited a private equity specialist from Allens for its Sydney corporate practice.
Tesa wants Full Court to resolve judicial conflict on apprehension of bias
Mining company Tesa Group wants the Full Federal Court to settle a conflict in judicial opinions on whether remarks made in parliament can factor into recusal applications. 
Court won’t bless Strongroom AI’s sale ahead of creditors meeting
Medtech start-up Strongroom AI has lost its bid for a court order blessing its proposal to sell the company to SRSPV Pty Ltd prior to a second creditors meeting.
Allens picks up restructuring partner from Baker McKenzie
Allens has added a Baker McKenzie partner to its restructuring practice in Sydney. 
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‘What’s done can’t be undone’: Judge says alleged Dexus breach seems irremediable
Dexus' denial of a breach of confidentiality in a battle with co-owners of airport operator APAC is unlikely to hold up, a judge has said, and what appears to have been done can't be undone. What the high-stakes row will come down to, he says, is materiality.
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No fowl: Queensland wind farm not inconsistent with treaties on birds, judge says
An activist group has lost a challenge to the approval of a 69-turbine wind farm in North Queensland that it says ran afoul of international treaties to protect migratory birds, with a judge finding no grounds to review the decision.
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MA Financial to pay $90.4M for real estate investment manager IP Generation
ASX-listed MA Financial will acquire shopping centre-focused real estate investment manager IP Generation for $90.4 million.
Class action targets Queensland Health over ‘institutional racism’
A class action has been filed against the State of Queensland on behalf of First Nations people alleging inadequate healthcare and substandard medical treatment.
ASIC takes crypto case against Block Earner to High Court
ASIC has asked the High Court to overturn a judgment in favour of cryptocurrency firm Block Earner, saying the decision would allow future products to escape regulation.