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Dexus stands down execs, drops JPMorgan after APAC sale debacle
Dexus has stood down executives, sacked its advisers and launched a review of its $7 billion infrastructure division, following last week's judgment upholding the validity of a default notice by Melbourne Airport's operator.
Class action’s question angling for Full Court referral, judge says
A judge has raised concerns that a common question posed by a class action challenging the Victorian government’s imposition of surcharges on foreign citizens is framed for direct referral to the Full Federal Court. 
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Arnold Bloch Leibler promotes two real estate lawyers to partnership
Promotion season continues, with Arnold Bloch Leibler welcoming two real estate solicitors to the partnership, along with two M&A lawyers.
Director of CHESS replacement firm assured ASX about timeline, court told
A judge overseeing ASIC’s case against the ASX over its CHESS replacement plan will allow remote evidence by the US-based director of a New York tech company, who allegedly gave the exchange an assurance about the project's timeline.
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Perth Airport appeals finding it misled United with Qantas promises
The operator of Perth Airport has filed an appeal after United Petroleum won its case alleging it was induced to enter into a $900,000 lease and construction agreement with promises of redevelopment at the site.
Judge says Kmart class action so light on details he ‘couldn’t understand it’
An underpayments class action against Kmart on behalf of salaried managers will go back to the drawing board after a judge said the statement of claim was “bereft of detail”.
Rebel Wilson can file evidence on conduct since release of ‘The Deb’
Actress Rebel Wilson has won court approval to file additional evidence about her conduct since the release of 'The Deb' in proceedings brought by production company AI Film.
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Shell wants $83M from Woodside, Paladin for Northern Endeavour cleanup
Shell is seeking to recover $83 million from former joint venture partners Woodside and Paladin after the Commonwealth imposed a levy to cover the cost of decommissioning an abandoned offshore oil platform off the coast of Darwin.
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Iluka accused of seeking bank guarantee in retaliation for $27M payment claim
NSW builder Hort Constructions is seeking urgent orders to restrain Iluka Resources from calling on a $1.45 million bank guarantee, claiming the mining company is seeking the funds for an improper purpose.
NSW Police wants to slash $93K damages award in strip search class action
NSW Police has argued the lead plaintiff in a class action over strip searches at music festivals should only receive $33,000 in damages rather than $93,000 and is challenging a finding that the strip searches were done “as a matter of routine”.