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Applicant may press restart in Sony Playstation class action
A class action against Sony alleging it used restrictive trade practices to block competition with its Playstation store will likely need to make “substantial” changes to its case, a court has heard. 
Barrister who failed to disclose contempt conviction loses battle for practicing certificate
A barrister who claimed a conviction for contempt had "slipped his mind" has lost an appeal of a decision finding he was not a fit and proper person to hold a practicing certificate.
Victorian premier flags law enshrining WFH rights
The Victorian premier has vowed to introduce legislation to give public and private sector employees who can reasonably do their job from home the right to work from home for at least two days a week.
Jones Day snags employment partner from Ashurst
US firm Jones Day is growing its Brisbane office, snagging a partner from Ashurst for its labor and employment group.
Mercedes-Benz dealers take $650M case to High Court
Mercedes-Benz dealers are pressing on with their $650 million battle over the luxury car maker's move to a fixed-priced agency model, taking their case to the High Court.
Jetstar claims ‘silver bullet’ against COVID-19 flight credits class action
Jetstar is seeking an initial trial on an issue it claims will be a “silver bullet” against a class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Uber win reversed on appeal in fight over $81M in payroll tax
The NSW tax office has succeeded on appeal in its fight with Uber over five years of payroll tax totalling more than $81 million, with an appeals court finding that payments made to drivers are taxable.
Lendlease attacks class action’s ‘back door’ damages case
With evidence finally in after six years, Lendlease has asked a court to reject a portion of a shareholder class action’s expert reply evidence, arguing it unfairly introduces a new and unforeseen loss methodology.
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BlueScope leads consortium vying for Whyalla Steelworks
BlueScope Steel is leading an international consortium that's bidding to acquired the troubled steel making facility Whyalla Steelworks. 
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India’s Oyo buys rental property manager MadeComfy
Rental property manager MadeComfy has been acquired by Indian hospitality company Oyo in a deal worth $50 million.