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Limitations defences not relevant to new claims in Victoria class actions, court told
Class Actions 2024-12-20 11:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A class action against Toyota Finance has argued it can add new claims that are out of time because Victorian courts cannot factor in the loss of limitations defences in deciding whether to allow amendments. 

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Last innings for retiring appeal judge who ‘leaves a great legacy’
Courts 2024-12-20 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Retiring NSW Court of Appeal judge Richard White has been praised for his legal prowess and passion for cricket in a farewell ceremony attended by Sydney’s legal luminaries.

Melbourne law firm argues 700 clients can’t sue for negligence in class action
Class Actions 2024-12-18 5:33 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A law firm facing a representative proceeding for allegedly giving negligent advice to 700 survivors of institutional child sexual abuse is seeking to strip the case of class action status.

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Japanese conglomerate signs on for $830M Mirvac housing development
Construction 2024-12-19 11:51 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Tokyo-based Sumitomo Corporation has taken its first step into the Australian residential market, partnering with developer Mirvac on a housing development in Sydney’s northwest that is expected to generate $830 million in sales.

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EastLink operator wins dispute with Transurban over $10M fee
Transportation & Infrastructure 2024-12-19 11:19 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Australia’s largest toll road operator, Transurban, has been ordered to pay compensation to ConnectEast in a dispute over an annual services fee of $10 million.

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Justice Richard Niall appointed to lead Victorian Supreme Court
Courts 2024-12-17 11:25 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Appeals court judge Richard Niall has been appointed to lead the Supreme Court of Victoria, following the retirement of Chief Justice Anne Ferguson.

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Meriton to face more evidence of alleged $8M defects at Symphony apartments
Construction 2024-12-19 2:38 am By Christine Caulfield

The owners corporation of a Meriton apartment block in Sydney can add late evidence of alleged defects, despite a judge calling the case “an example of how proceedings in the Technology and Construction List should not be conducted”.

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Class action filed over jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania
Class Actions 2024-12-16 10:41 am By Cindy Cameronne

The state of Tasmania and party supply company Taz-Zorb are facing a class action over the 2021 jumping castle tragedy that killed six children. 

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Monash IVF class action wants bulk of late members shut out of $56M deal
Class Actions 2024-12-12 11:28 pm By Sam Matthews

A class action on behalf of 700 patients alleging Monash IVF destroyed potentially viable embryos has told a court the majority of late registrants should not share in the $56 million settlement.

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Builders lose appeal over docs in spat over Royal Adelaide Hospital construction
Construction 2024-12-16 10:05 pm By Andy Sidler

The builders involved in Adelaide’s $1.85 billion Royal Adelaide Hospital have lost their appeal of a decision blocking their bid to access documents from the state government on parliamentary privilege grounds.

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