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Builder in ‘hibernation’ must pay Ertech security in payment claim row
A court has ordered Queensland builder ADLU to provide security in its dispute with engineering contractor Ertech, finding that its self-imposed "hibernation" disguised a practical impecuniosity.
Defamation lawyer must replead parts of defence to barrister’s case over fees
A barrister who is suing solicitor Rebekah Giles over fees for work on a defamation case against Nine has been partially successful in her bid to strike out sections of Giles' defence.
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Westfield owner Scentre sells stake in Brisbane mall for $683M
A Dexus managed fund has paid $683 million to Scentre Group to increase its stake in Brisbane's Westfield Chermside shopping centre.
Barrister who fought anti-protest laws appointed to Federal Court
A leading public law barrister who represented an activist in his successful challenge to NSW's anti-protest laws has been appointed as a judge on the Federal Court.
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Effort to revive $400M case over Pentridge Village development fails
A developer has failed to revive its $400 million lawsuit against an investor over a development at the site of the former Pentridge Prison in Victoria, with an appeals court agreeing the case was properly dismissed. 
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ADCO scores win in row with Boroondara over Kew building collapse
ADCO Constructions did not agree to guarantee work done by its subsidiary on the Kew Recreation Centre, a court has found, limiting Boroondara City Council’s options following a roof collapse. 
IMARC activist awarded damages in pepper spray class action
The lead applicant in a class action challenging Victoria Police's use of capsicum spray during a protest over the International Mining and Resources Conference in 2019 has been awarded $54,000 in damages.
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United Petroleum in fight with VicRoads over contamination at Westgate Freeway servos
United Petroleum is locked in a dispute with VicRoads over the agency’s management of contamination at two service stations leased by UP along the Westgate Freeway. 
Judge who delivered 5-hour livestream verdict in Dawson trial farewelled
The NSW Supreme Court judge who found former rugby league player and teacher Chris Dawson guilty of murdering his wife has retired from the bench.
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Morisson’s UTA takes full stake in Sydney Desalination Plant
Advised by Johnson Winter Slattery, Morrison-managed investment fund Utilities Trust of Australia has bought out a Canadian pension fund for full ownership of the Sydney Desalination Plant.