PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for orders for preservation of documents – where orders made referring the issue of the extent and nature of discovery for consideration at a conference by a registrar – where applicant alleges that system updates to computing software used by the respondent may compromise the discovery process – whether likely that documents will be lost or destroyed – whether preservation orders appropriate in the circumstances – held materials in support of application do not reveal a basis for concern that critical documents will be destroyed or lost – orders as sought by the applicant would circumvent the conference to be convened before the registrar – application dismissed
Related cases – asset preservation orders
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Payne v Secure Melbourne Protective Services Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1311
INDUSTRIAL LAW – breach of award and statutory obligation – failure to pay superannuation – injury suffered at work – compensation for lost opportunity to make insurance claim – default judgment – assessment of loss – value of lost opportunity – compensation and interest awarded
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Elanor Funds Management Ltd v Alceon Group Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1291
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW – where applicant alleges misleading and deceptive conduct on the part of the respondents in relation to the sale of Bluewater Square Shopping Centre – where applicant contends express and implied representations were made as to the commencement date of certain leases, whether certain tenants were in arrears and the rental return…
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Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd v Tangi (Costs) [2023] FCA 1281
COSTS – whether defendant is entitled to indemnity costs
