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Judge’s ‘past life’ comments on class action reform no basis for recusal, court told
A bid to disqualify a judge who spoke publicly about proposed reforms to class action law from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building is out of touch with reality, a court has heard.
Court stays Clive Palmer’s challenge to ASIC examination
The CDPP and ASIC have succeeded in staying Clive Palmer’s case challenging the lawfulness of a seven-year-old examination, with a judge finding it would fragment criminal cases against the mining magnate.
Class action probe underway over Queensland property taxes
A law firm is investigating a potential class action against the Queensland government over stamp duty and land tax surcharges on foreign property purchasers.
HSU secretary can’t use union funds for legal defence
A judge has restrained Health Services Union secretary Diana Asmar from using union cash to fund her defence against allegations of illegitimate reimbursements at the union's Victorian branch. 
Court dismisses charges against former Macquarie adviser
A criminal case against a former financial adviser from Macquarie accused of trading in derivatives without a client's authority has been dismissed.
Judge from Maurice Blackburn should not hear Fletcher class action, court told
A judge should be disqualified from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building because of his previous association with the funder, as well as public remarks he made as a plaintiffs' solicitor, a court has heard. 
Qube wins $40M cut to sum owed to logistics hub subcontractor
Logistics giant Qube has won a $40 million cut to amounts owed to Martinus Rail in a dispute over construction of the Moorebank terminal project in Sydney's west.
Vaccine developer loses ‘life and death’ fight with university
A vaccine developer cannot prevent Flinders University from blocking his access to a research lab and interfering with the supply of mice for research relating to COVID-19 and other diseases. 
Mills Oakley welcomes three new partners
Mills Oakley has lured three partners from rival firms to join its offices in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. 
MONA’s Ladies Lounge wins court battle to exclude men from art installation
The Museum of Old and New Art has won its bid to exclude men from its 'Ladies Lounge' exhibit, which a judge found promoted equal opportunity by providing a "flipped universe".