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Crema can’t bar access to $6M in battle with Malvern Collective developer
Construction company Crema has lost a bid for an injunction blocking the developer of a luxury apartment complex in Melbourne’s east from accessing $6 million in performance security amid a fight over project delays.
Coles to face ACCC scrutiny over WA supermarket development
The merger regulator will put Coles Group's proposed purchase of a Kalgoorlie supermarket and liquor store site in the hot seat, saying the leasehold acquisition could limit competition and needs further scrutiny.
Liberty Steel wants Greensill administrators’ case put on ice
Two Liberty Steel companies want a case brought in NSW by administrators for collapsed supply chain finance company Greensill to be put on hold while a related case in the UK is on foot.
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Wallaroo solar farm not inconsistent with rural character, court finds
The NSW Land and Environment Court has thrown out an objection to a 100mw solar farm slated to be built in Wallaroo on the NSW and ACT border, finding solar farms are not inconsistent with rural character. 
Tesla can’t dodge self-driving car case despite class action
Tesla can't escape a case by a motorist over his car's self-driving capabilities, despite overlap with a class action, with a tribunal saying there was no abuse of process while the driver could not opt out of the group proceeding.
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Lendlease to partner with C Capital on $4.5B logistics site
Hong Kong-based investment firm C Capital has enlisted Lendlease to help with the development of a major logistics precinct in Victoria expected to be worth $4.5 billion upon completion.
UN expert seeks to intervene in challenge to NSW protest laws
A United Nations special rapporteur is seeking court approval to intervene in a lawsuit by First Nations and pro-Palestine activists challenging laws passed in the wake of the Bondi massacre that bar protests after a terrorist incident.
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Traditional owners win appeal in row over Adani’s Carmichael coal mine
An appeals court has revived a legal challenge by traditional custodians against Adani’s Carmichael open cut coal mine in Queensland.
Dentons snags Lander & Rogers partner for disputes practice
A dispute resolution expert with over 25 years of experience has joined the Dentons partnership from Lander & Rogers.
Prison officer gets pro bono silk after ‘very personal’ recusal bid
A litigant bringing a sexual harassment case against the WA Department of Justice is now represented by pro bono counsel after the Federal Court's top judge raised concerns about her “very personal” recusal application.