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Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of trial judge ‘unwarranted’, says appeals court
In tossing his challenge to a finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, an appeals court rejected Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of the trial judge, finding the judge gave sufficient weight to the presumption of innocence. 
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Dexus wins injunction in battle over stake in Melbourne, Launceston airports
Real estate assets manager Dexus has won a court injunction against the forced sale of its shares in the company that operates Melbourne and Launceston Airports after allegations of confidentiality breaches.
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Southbank tower developer seeks stay in Crown Group’s suit over stalled project
Developer Infinity wants to stay a case by liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group seeking to sell the land for their stalled joint venture for a residential tower in Melbourne’s Southbank.
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Shopping centre can’t retain $1.5M after failed $30M land purchase
A Victorian shopping centre has been ordered to pay back $1.5 million to a company that broke a contract for a $30 million land sale.
Court ‘loathe’ to order more discovery in ACCC suit against Mastercard
A judge hearing the ACCC's misuse of market power case against Mastercard has said he’s “loathe” to order any further discovery, as the credit card company argues a fight over waiver of legal professional privilege could involve “potentially enormous” further discovery. 
Judge recuses herself from case, citing ‘friendly’ relationship with legal watchdog CEO
A judge has recused herself from hearing the Victorian legal watchdog’s case against the owners of a law firm, saying she was "fortified" in that choice due to concerns raised about her longstanding relationship with the regulator’s CEO. 
Non-competes ban should be top of mind for employers, says new HopgoodGanim partner
The Albanese government's proposed ban on non-compete agreements should be top of mind for employers, according to HopgoodGanim's newest employment partner.
‘Massive and irreparable harm’: Qantas faces possible $121M fine for ground crew outsourcing
Qantas should pay a penalty of the “highest order” for outsourcing its ground crew staff during the COVID pandemic, a union has argued, while a judge has questioned if he needs to send a message that "you can't play the court for a fool".
Vodafone mulls legal action against Telstra over mobile network reach claims
Vodafone has referred Telstra to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and is considering taking legal action against its rival, over allegations Australia's largest telco made deceptive mobile network reach claims.
Class action investigation launched into herbicide’s links to Parkinson’s disease
A class action investigation is underway into alleged links between the herbicide paraquat and Parkinson’s disease.