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Rebel Wilson dumps lawyers in ‘The Deb’ defamation cases
Defamation 2026-02-06 11:30 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Actress Rebel Wilson has fired lawyers who were representing her in NSW Supreme Court and Federal Court defamation proceedings linked to her film ‘The Deb’.

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Three clubs interested in signing Zach Lomax, court told
Sports 2026-02-06 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A silk representing the Parramatta Eels has told a court that a lawyer for rugby player Zac Lomax told the club three National Rugby League clubs were interested in adding him to their 2026 lineup.

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Sydney barrister sues law firm for $1M in alleged unpaid fees
Business of Law 2026-02-05 11:27 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A Sydney barrister has taken a law firm to court, alleging it owes him $1 million in unpaid fees for his work on almost 40 cases. But the firm argues the fee agreements are void.

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Gina Rinehart denies contract with landowner in dispute over fence
Real Estate 2026-02-05 11:31 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has argued she should be dismissed from a dispute with a neighbour at her Sundown Valley cattle station over a fence, with the neighbor telling a judge no lawyer will represent her in the dispute with the billionaire.

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Liberty Steel loses bid to stay Greensill administrators’ case
Financial Services 2026-02-04 10:20 am By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has dismissed a bid by two Liberty Steel companies to stay a case brought in NSW by administrators for collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill while a related case in the UK proceeds. 

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Parramatta Eels may drag Storm into Zac Lomax case
Sports 2026-02-03 3:56 pm By Sam Matthews

The Parramatta Eels has flagged the possibility of joining the Melbourne Storm to its case against wantaway player Zac Lomax, saying the rival club may need to answer claims it entered into discussions “in bad faith”.

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Aspen, Establishment developers hit Geocon with $13M cross-claim
Construction 2026-02-04 11:55 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The developers of the Aspen and Establishment luxury residential projects in Canberra have lobbed a cross-claim alleging builder Geocon owes them up to $12.9 million in delay damages.

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Aged care provider Mercy wins case over Belrose Care acquisition
Contracts 2026-02-02 11:15 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has thrown out a breach of contract case against MercyCare over the purchase of Belrose Care and its Perth properties, finding the aged care provider complied with a deferred payment clause in their deal.

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Sleeping Duck settles case against former CFO
Employment 2026-01-30 4:15 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Melbourne mattress and bedding start-up Sleeping Duck has settled a suit against its former chief financial officer, who has admitted to breaching confidentiality obligations to the company by disclosing information to a competitor.

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Liberty Steel wants Greensill administrators’ case put on ice
Restructuring & Insolvency 2026-01-29 11:28 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Two Liberty Steel companies want a case brought in NSW by administrators for collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill to be put on hold while a related case in the UK is on foot.

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