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Novati administrators must hand over $625K bank guarantees
The administrators of collapsed building company Novati Constructions have been ordered to give developer Hulak two bank guarantees worth $312,500 each, with a judge finding it would be unconscionable to withhold them. 
Activist socked with costs after solicitor leaked settlement to Sky News
A pro-Israel activist has been hit with indemnity costs after a judge found a settlement deed with Newtown, Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway had been breached when his solicitor leaked details of the agreement to journalists.
BDO director brings strike-out bid in ASIC case over Dubber audit reports
A BDO director has filed a strike-out bid in ASIC’s case over alleged false and misleading reports for ASX-listed software company Dubber, with the accounting firm flagging its support for the application. 
ARN considered Jackie O show with Karl Stefanovic, court hears
Australian Radio Network considered offering radio personality Jackie O Henderson a show with Karl Stefanovic after she and long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands had an on-air falling out in February, a court has heard.
Blue Sky class action judge mulls AI fix after costs reach $20M
A judge overseeing a shareholder class action over the collapse of fund manager Blue Sky will explore how artificial intelligence can be used to reduce costs in the case, which have already reached $20 million.
Class action against ASIC over housing scheme discontinued
A class action filed against the corporate cop over alleged inaction against a failed housing scheme targeting the elderly has been discontinued after the lead plaintiff was unable to secure litigation funding. 
Coles ditches court challenge to ACCC block of Kalgoorlie site buy
Coles will continue its fight against the ACCC's decision to block its plans to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, WA in the Competition Tribunal only, dropping a Federal Court challenge.  
Class action fights Worley’s High Court appeal, says proof ‘overwhelming’
A shareholder class action that succeeded in the Full Federal Court has argued that Worley's appeal to the High Court should be rejected, saying that its proof regarding market-based causation was “overwhelming”.
NT housing class action judge adds restitution case to initial trial
A class action against the Northern Territory's public housing authority has persuaded a judge to include questions relating to restitution in an initial trial.
Sydney Markets ex-CEO weighs cross-claims against Chubb
The former CEO of Sydney Markets is looking to bring a cross-claim against the company and insurer Chubb in his former employer's suit accusing him of misappropriating $1.38 million in company funds.