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Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to "unapologetically defame" MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.
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Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza owner hits back at copyright suit over office designs
The owner of Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza has denied infringing the copyright for office suite drawings by design firm HUB Interiors, saying the firm provided it with a licence and knew the plans might form part of its leasing arrangements with tenants. 
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Liquidators of NSW prestige homes biz scolded for late funding approval bid
A judge has criticised the liquidators of a collapsed luxury homes business for a three-month delay in seeking court approval for a litigation funding agreement, warning other liquidators that they should apply for funding in advance.
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Minister Watt won’t split proposed overhaul of environment laws
Environment minister Murray Watt has resisted calls to split proposed legislation that would overhaul the country's environment laws to allow business-friendly parts of the law to move forward first.
ACCC won’t fight $75M Cuscal, Indue tie-up
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared the way for ASX-listed Cuscal's to acquire payment facilitation supplier Indue, saying it was unlikely to substantially lessen competition. 
ASIC seeks injunction against adviser linked to $520M in Shield, First Guardian investments
ASIC wants an injunction against a financial adviser whose "honey pot" marketing allegedly led to 6,000 clients pumping over $520 million into the collapsed Shield and First Guardian funds. 
Johns Lyng top execs dragged into suit over $75M sale of retailer
Two senior Johns Lyng Group executives have been dragged into a dispute over the $75 million sale of Nike franchisee Retail Prodigy Group.
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APAC wins bid to push back trial in fight with Dexus over airport sale
Airport operator Australia Pacific Airports Corporation has won its bid to delay an upcoming trial in a dispute with Dexus over alleged breaches of a shareholder deed, after the real estate asset manager discovered 20,000 documents only last week. 
Mastercard can appeal privilege waiver ruling in ACCC’s case
Mastercard can pursue an appeal of a ruling for the competition regulator requiring the credit card giant to hand over communications about its agreements with retailers, which are at the centre of a misuse of market power case.
Office worker who discussed polyamory, role-playing loses FWC dismissal case
A Perth office employee found to have leered at female colleagues and openly discussed attending sex parties has lost his unfair dismissal case despite his employer's "shambolic" investigation.