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Igneo, CleanPeak renewable energy joint venture secures financing
Allens has represented a renewable energy joint venture between infrastructure investor Igneo Infrastructure Partners and developer CleanPeak Energy in securing financing.
Aristocrat group members shouldn’t be probed on problem gambling before mediation, court told
A class action over allegedly illegal ‘social casino’ apps is fighting gaming giant Aristocrat’s bid to question group members about whether they are problem gamblers ahead of mediation, arguing the "unfair" exercise could invite vulnerable members to self-diagnose.
Court approves $43M settlement, GCO in Noumi class action
A judge has approved a $43 million settlement in a class action action alleging Noumi misled investors about its inventory, including a 22 per cent group costs order to be split between the two law firms that ran the case.
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.
Thomson Geer raids Holding Redlich’s workplace relations team
Thomson Geer has snagged two workplace relations partners and their 15-person team from Holding Redlich for its Brisbane office.
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Damages issue sent back to referee in ‘mega-litigation’ over Ichthys LNG coating
In “mega-litigation” over allegedly defective anti-corrosive coating used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project, a judge has handballed an issue raised by Japanese oil company Inpex about damages calculations back to a referee.
Bickford’s looks to protect ‘Spritz’ trade mark from cancellation
A judge has consolidated two cases in the Federal Court in which beverage maker Bickford’s is defending its 'Spritz' trade mark against bids for cancellation.
Nine says contempt bid against lawyers, journalists ‘doomed’
Nine has argued a contempt bid by intervenors in Antoinette Latouff’s dismissal suit against the ABC is “doomed” given the articles  at issue were published a year before a suppression order was made.
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. 
EML Payments settles shareholder class action for $37M
Payments processing company EML has agreed to pay $37.3 million to settle a shareholder class action over its alleged failure to disclose Ireland central bank’s concerns with its anti-money laundering compliance.