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Ex-Star CEO thought GC was being ‘dramatic’ when raising Suncity concerns
Trials 2025-03-12 11:35 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Star’s former CEO has told a court he thought a general counsel was “painting very dramatic pictures” when he voiced concerns about cash transactions in junket operator Suncity’s VIP room.

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Solicitor for ASIC may face grilling over privilege claim in ASX CHESS case
Securities 2025-03-12 1:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASIC’s claim of legal privilege over a solicitor’s notes of an interview with a tech start-up boss involved in the ASX program to replace its CHESS system could be tested under cross-examination, a court has heard.

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Piper Alderman lures six partners from Squire Patton Boggs
Business of Law 2025-03-07 5:36 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Piper Alderman has snagged six partners from Squire Patton Boggs, many of whom were at the global firm for over a decade, to join its corporate, construction and financial services teams.

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Judge grills ex-Star boss over ‘startling’ report on Suncity junket
Trials 2025-03-06 5:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has questioned the former CEO of Star about a report that contained “startling” information about the casino’s significant junket operator Suncity that linked it to organised crime. 

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Chiodo wins more time to answer Venice Marriott case after ASIC raid
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-03-05 11:07 pm By Sam Matthews

Ex-Keystone director Paul Chiodo’s company has won more time to file a defence to a new suit by Keystone’s receivers over a failed transaction for the purchase a Marriott Hotel in Italy.

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Black Cat pounces on Westgold’s $85M gold processing facility
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-02-25 11:00 pm By Andy Sidler

Gold producer Black Cat has acquired Westgold’s Lakewood processing facility located just outside Kalgoorlie for $85 million. 

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Developer AVJennings mulls competing takeover proposals
Construction 2025-02-24 10:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Developer AVJennings said it is mulling competing takeover offers by Singaporean developer Ho Bee Land and private equity-backed AVID Property Group.

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US property giant CoStar makes $2.7B play for Domain
Securities 2025-02-21 5:02 pm By Sam Matthews

Nine-owned Australian property marketplace Domain is weighing up a $2.7 billion cash takeover offer from US-based CoStar Group, which snapped up a 16.9 per cent share in the company on Thursday.

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Brickworks drops predatory pricing claim against rival BGC
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-02-19 11:41 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Australia’s largest brick manufacturer Brickworks has dropped a central claim in its competition lawsuit against a rival founded by billionaire Len Buckeridge. 

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Brookfield sells Sydney logistics centre to Gateway Capital for $330M
Construction 2025-02-20 11:02 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Investment fund Gateway Capital has partnered with two overseas funds to acquire the Connect Central logistics centre in western Sydney, purchasing the property from Brookfield for $330 million. 

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