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Lendlease says legal advice, ATO communications privileged in ex-GHSF partner’s case
Lendlease has told a court that documents relied on by an ex-Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills partner in his case contain privileged legal advice and without prejudice communications with the Australian Tax Office.
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Builder Watpac hit with $3.5M suit over Werribee sports centre leaks
Watpac faces a lawsuit by Wyndham City Council over alleged leaks from the roof of the redesigned Werribee Sports and Fitness Centre, which it says cost $3.5 million to fix.
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Siemens sued by AGL over $70M generator outage at Loy Yang
AGL has sued Siemens for damages stemming from a generator outage at its coal-fired power station in Victoria's LaTrobe Valley, which the energy company said at the time had resulted in a $70 million profit hit.
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High Court won’t hear case against builder by subcontractor’s injured worker
An injured construction worker has failed in his plea to the High Court to weigh in on his case, which alleged a principal contractor owed a duty of care to him as a sub-contractor's employee.
Seven hits back at suit over Lerhmann interview, says settlement breached by ex-Spotlight producer
Seven has gone on the offensive in a lawsuit by former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach that alleges the broadcaster breached a settlement deed and defamed him, arguing it was Auerbach who broke the terms of their agreement. 
ACCC opens inquiry into Lactalis’ bid for Fonterra assets
The competition regulator has opened an informal review into whether competition issues would arise should French dairy company Lactalis make a play for the assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra which are up for sale.
Lander & Rogers settles suit by wheelchair-bound practice group manager
Lander & Rogers has settled a lawsuit by a former practice group manager alleging the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.
Vehicle Management Systems wins extension to renew patents after forgetting to pay fees
A company that manufactures vehicle sensing technology used to monitor public parking has been allowed more time to renew its patents, despite opposition from rival SARB.
Blockchain Global director owes developer $10.3M in Bitcoin, court rules
A former cryptocurrency boss who faces a criminal investigation by ASIC is on the hook for a $10.3 million Bitcoin payout to a former employee, a court has found.
Judge criticises Roberts-Smith’s claim that MinterEllison lawyers ‘thrown under bus’
A judge has taken issue with an argument by disgraced solider Ben Roberts-Smith that a Nine journalist threw his solicitors "under the bus", saying it suggested the MinterEllison lawyers engaged in misconduct in the absence of an appeal claim against them.