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Parkview wants chance to settle second Australia Towers cladding case
Parkview Constructions is looking to settle a second case over alleged combustible cladding at Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park.
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Perth developer can’t add Fairfax conspiracy claim to defamation case
A prominent Perth property developer who claims he was defamed by two WAToday articles has lost his bid to plead the existence of a conspiracy between publisher Fairfax and others, including Liberal MP Andrew Hastie and the former leader of the WA Liberals.
Celebrity surgeon loses defamation suit against Nine
A court has ruled that media reports accusing well-known orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis of unethical and profit-driven promotion of an experimental procedure were substantially true, tossing his defamation suit against Fairfax and its owner Nine.  
Ex-iSignthis director to appeal $1M fine, disqualification
Former director of fintech iSignthis, John Karantzis, plans to appeal a ruling that slapped him with a $1 million penalty and disqualification orders for allegedly providing misleading information to shareholders. 
Novartis’ last ditch bid to block Entresto generic fails
The High Court has rejected Novartis' plea that it overturn a ruling that found an extension of the term of the patent for its heart drug Entresto was invalidly granted.
A&O Shearman picks up leading Ashurst disputes partner
Global heavyweight A&O Sherman is expanding its disputes capacity in Australia, recruiting the head of Ashurst's Perth disputes practice.
High Court to hear developer Mayfield’s appeal in case against NSW Ports
Mayfield Development has been granted the High Court's leave to make its argument that derivative Crown immunity does not apply to NSW Ports, in a seven-year-old competition case. 
Zuleika Gold waived privilege over report in fight over gold joint venture, judge says
Gold exploration company Zuleika Gold has to produce a draft technical report to Vango Mining as it seeks "significant damages' over a repudiated joint venture agreement, with a judge finding an affidavit from its solicitor put the report squarely in issue. 
Sunshine Loans’ case over judge’s recusal to be heard by High Court
The High Court will hear an appeal by Sunshine Loans, which centres on a judge's recusal in the corporate regulator's case over unauthorised fees.
iSignthis, director hit with $11M in penalties in ASIC case
A judge has handed iSignthis and its director $11 million in penalties for failing to give adequate disclosures and giving misleading information to the ASX, saying reliance on legal advice was no reason to reduce the fine.