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ChatGPT submissions ‘philosophical contentions’, not legal argument: court
AI 2024-10-15 11:47 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has given “little weight” to submissions by a migration lawyer who used ChatGPT to generate notes on sections of the Migration Act, saying free AI tools are not of any “persuasive importance”.

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Crown fined $2M for allowing self-excluded gamblers to place bets
Gaming 2024-10-15 2:36 pm By Andy Sidler

Crown Melbourne has been fined $2 million by the Victorian gaming watchdog, which found more than 200 patrons were allowed to gamble after they had opted to bar themselves from the casino.

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Lawyer found to have misled court should be struck from roll: tribunal
Business of Law 2024-10-15 11:03 pm By Andy Sidler

A solicitor who was found to have made misleading statements to the court, a judge’s associate and another lawyer should be struck from the roll, a tribunal has found.

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Clyde & Co insurance team departs for Colin Biggers Paisley
Business of Law 2024-10-15 3:39 pm By Andy Sidler

A team from Clyde & Co has made the jump to Colin Biggers & Paisley, following seasoned insurance partner Patrick Boardman. 

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The Good Guys hits back at ACCC case over store credit claims
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-10-14 11:54 am By Andy Sidler

The Good Guys has admitted 21,000 customers were not provided with store credit within the timeframe specified in promotions, but denies the most customers never received the promised credit.

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Johnson Winter Slattery recruits finance partner from Baker McKenzie
Business of Law 2024-10-14 10:14 am By Andy Sidler

Baker McKenzie has lost a corporate banking and finance expert with 20 years of experience to competitor Johnson Winter Slattery. 

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Seven wants Spotlight reporter’s ‘salacious’ claims kept out of the media
Employment 2024-10-11 3:20 pm By Andy Sidler

Seven has sought a suppression order over former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw’s workplace claim against the TV network, arguing publicity would impede settlement negotiations. 

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Celebrity chef in hot water over alleged underpayments
Employment 2024-10-10 10:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The company and chef behind the former French Potts Point fine dining restaurant Metisse have been taken to court for allegedly underpaying two French employees. 

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Enviro group’s case against Brunswick Heads developer blows out
Environment 2024-10-10 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge is concerned to manage prejudice to Clarence Property amid a barrage of evidence filed by an environmental group in its challenge to a Brunswick Heads development.

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In another loss for Holding Redlich, veteran enviro partner jumps to Maddocks
Business of Law 2024-10-10 10:26 pm By Andy Sidler

Holding Redlich has lost a veteran environment partner with extensive experience representing government clients and his team to Maddocks, marking the firm’s second lateral loss this week.

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