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$3M class action settlement over Nine’s Palm Island coverage wins approval
A judge has approved a $3 million settlement in a class action against Nine over its coverage of litigation related to the 2004 Palm Island riots. 
EDO rejects financial concerns after paying Santos legal costs
The Environmental Defenders Office has rejected bankruptcy concerns after paying gas company Santos $9 million in legal fees.
HWL Ebsworth had legitimate interest in expelling older partner: appeals court
An appeals court has overturned a ruling that HWL Ebsworth invalidly expelled a capital partner in 2020 and rejected claims the firm improperly sought to exclude him from a proposed IPO. 
Law firms team up to file competing Google ad tech class action
Two law firms have joined forces in a second class action on behalf of publishers alleging Google misused its dominance in the digital advertising market.
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Feros Group’s expansion plans for NSW South Coast hotel fall flat
An appeal by publican Feros Group against the Shoalhaven City Council's rejection of its plan to expand a Victorian-era pub has been dismissed by the NSW Land and Environment Court.
‘Parties have gone feral’: Judge bemoans fee spat in barrister’s case against Nine
Barrister Gina Edwards, who won her defamation case over Oscar the cavoodle, is locked in a fight with Nine and her former solicitor over fees, in what a judge has described as a "dog's breakfast".
Law firm failed to bring ‘blindingly clear’ $1M claim for economic loss, court told
The plaintiff in a negligence case against Waller Legal has told a court the firm ignored his “blindingly clear” claim for loss of earning capacity in a historic sexual abuse case.
Judge suppresses Seven reporter’s settled lawsuit for five years
A judge has issued a five-year suppression order over documents in a settled lawsuit by a former Seven journalist, saying the order was necessary to incentivize settlements in similar cases.
Despite repeated errors by lawyers, Advanta wins time to pay seed patent fee
Despite failing a second time to make the deadline, Advanta Seeds has won an extension to pay a renewal fee for its patent for a lucrative hybrid canola plant cell.
Court finds public interest in ACCC’s case continuing against Noni B owner
A court has given the consumer watchdog the OK to pursue its case against Mosaic Brands over alleged misleading delivery times, despite hearing the company will likely be liquidated.