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Prominent Sydney barrister reprimanded after harassment finding
Business of Law 2025-01-15 3:51 pm By Sam Matthews

Barrister Charles Waterstreet has been reprimanded and banned from practising for one year after he was found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct for harassing three women.

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Lendlease loses injunction bid in spat over Campbelltown options deed
Construction 2025-01-16 11:53 pm By Andy Sidler

Lendlease’s hopes of acquiring, subdividing and selling lots in a Campbelltown block have been deferred, with a judge finding he could not make urgent orders with a question mark hanging over the construction of a relevant deed. 

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NSW government to pay Schofields $20M for landlocked property
Real Estate 2025-01-17 10:21 pm By Andy Sidler

Developer Schofields has won $20 million from the New South Wales government after the state failed to provide an easement or road access to land it owned for more than two years after acquiring a neighbouring lot. 

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Union launches case against Sydney Trains over alleged pay docking
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-01-14 3:53 pm By Sam Matthews

Sydney Trains faces court action alleging drivers were docked pay after taking part in protected industrial action, amid a protracted dispute over a new enterprise agreement.

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Dexus, GPT sue contractor over Australia Square Tower flood
Construction 2025-01-14 10:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The owners of Sydney’s Australia Square Tower have filed proceedings over $250,000 in damage allegedly caused by a subcontractor that flooded the iconic skyscraper’s lift shaft.

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High Court asked to weigh in on ‘public purpose’ for land acquisition
High Court 2025-01-08 7:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Transport for NSW has asked the High Court to weigh in on when land is acquired for a ‘public purpose’, in a dispute over the value of land acquired near the Western Sydney Airport.

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Baker McKenzie partner returns from Hogan Lovells
Business of Law 2025-01-08 6:40 pm By Andy Sidler

Baker McKenzie has welcomed back a seasoned banking and finance partner after his five-year stint at Hogan Lovells came to an end when the firm decided to close its Sydney office. 

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$230M Macquarie student accommodation wins development approval
Construction 2025-01-23 4:46 pm By Sam Matthews

Developer Freecity has won court approval for its plans for a 19-level, $230 million student accommodation development near Macquarie University, after its plans were initially knocked back by the local council.

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ASIC can bring case against Rex Airlines, directors
Securities 2025-01-06 7:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

ASIC has won approval to bring claims against troubled regional airline Rex and four of its directors for allegedly misleading investors about the company’s financial position.

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Flemington Properties wins $5M judgment in rent dispute with Ausgrid
Real Estate 2025-01-09 10:39 am By Christine Caulfield

Real estate company Flemington Properties has won $5 million from Ausgrid in a commercial rent dispute, with a judge finding the state corporation was effectively asking the court to rewrite the parties’ agreement.

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