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The founders of automotive data company Blue Flag have sued majority owner Optimus Group, claiming it improperly sent default notices to divert a share exit process.

Real estate agency Belle Property is suing its Sandringham branch, alleging the franchisee is threatening to breach its agreement and good faith obligation by jumping to a new franchise network.

A judge has granted a bid by Martinus Rail to stay the enforcement of a $26 million judgment in a dispute with Qube over Sydney’s $4 billion Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, saying it was a practical solution in light of the “ongoing litigious saga” between the parties.

Global fitness app Traininpink has taken Adelaide-based PixelForce Systems and its founder to court, alleging the software firm overcharged for defective development work that exposed the app to cyber security threats.

Tasmania’s electricity network operator has sued its battery supplier after terminating a supply contract four days before performance was due, alleging anticipatory breach.

A judge has found that a Canberra lawyer breached his fiduciary duties and engaged in oppressive conduct towards his former romantic and firm partner after she sought a $500,000 refund of shares in Aulich Civil Law.

Hotel manager Ennismore has argued a notice by the owners of The Olympia hotel in Paddington terminating a management agreement is invalid and wants the dispute sent to arbitration.

The corporate cop is calling for a $10.5 million penalty against Sunshine Loans in its unauthorised fees case, saying the payday lender's approach to the enforcement action was an example of "scorched earth" litigation.

Rebel Wilson was back in court on Monday as trial kicked off in 'The Deb' producer AI Film's case against the actress, with a co-producer telling the court he knew the film was not likely to break even.

Westpac has filed court proceedings in a dispute against its online broker, Australian Investment Exchange, over whether the bank validly terminated their services agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the month.