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Developer of Melbourne apartment block ‘beset with defects’ loses appeal
Construction 2025-11-24 11:34 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A court has thrown out a bid by the developer of a Melbourne apartment block to challenge the scope of powers of an administrator appointed by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to deal with significant defects.

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Medibank to face joint trial in class action, OAIC case over data breach
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-11-21 3:58 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has said there should be a joint initial trial in a class action and the privacy regulator’s case against Medibank over a 2022 cyber attack that exposed the data of almost 10 million customers.

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ABC defeats defamation suit by owner of collapsed travel agent Bestjet
Defamation 2025-11-21 11:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The ABC has defeated a defamation suit by the owner of a defunct online travel agency Bestjet, with a judge finding the article in question did not convey that he was to blame for the collapse of the business.

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AI Film wants anti-suit injunction over Rebel Wilson’s US cross-claim
Defamation 2025-11-20 11:19 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Production company AI Film wants a NSW court to issue an anti-suit injunction against actress and director Rebel Wilson, after she filed a cross-claim in legal proceedings in the US.

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Telegram drops challenge to $1M eSafety fine for reporting delay
Telecommunications 2025-11-20 4:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

Encrypted messaging app Telegram has withdrawn its court challenge to a $1 million fine issued by eSafety, a move welcomed by the online regulator on Thursday.

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Sacked founder of Schreuder Compensation Lawyers sues firm
Employment 2025-11-21 11:55 pm By Sam Matthews

The founder of Schreuder Compensation Lawyers has sued the firm and its receivers after his employment was terminated in November last year, claiming he is owed nearly $700,000 in wages and other benefits.

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Car brand LDV denies ACCC’s case over off-road ad campaign
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-11-21 4:45 pm By Sam Matthews

Chinese car brand LDV is fighting the consumer regulator’s case alleging it misled customers about its vehicles, telling a court that ads showing the vehicles as durable in off-road terrains were not misleading. 

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Light & Wonder employees can’t dodge subpoenas in Aristocrat case
Intellectual Property 2025-11-20 4:47 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has signed off on subpoenas compelling employees of gaming company Light & Wonder to give evidence in a US case by Aristocrat alleging misuse of confidential information about its popular Dragon Link poker machine.

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Dexus claim for legal privilege over 7,500 docs faces contest by APAC
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-11-21 11:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Dexus has claimed legal professional privilege prevents fellow owners of airport operator APAC from accessing tens of thousands of documents as they prepare for trial over an alleged breach of a shareholder deed.

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Judge recuses herself from native title appeal over associate’s work for Santos
Native Title 2025-11-21 11:49 pm By Sam Matthews

Days out from hearing a second challenge to a native title tribunal’s decision over Santos’ Narrabri gas project in New South Wales, a judge has disqualified herself from the case over her associate’s previous work for the energy giant.

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