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Rex Airlines awarded more time to search for buyer
Restructuring & Insolvency 2024-08-23 11:13 pm By Andy Sidler

Collapsed regional carrier Rex Airlines has won extra time before holding its second creditors meeting, as administrators continue their search for a buyer which would ensure a better deal for the airline’s tens of thousands of creditors.

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Citing courtroom ‘chemistry’, judge won’t allow remote evidence in Pesutto defamation case
Defamation 2024-08-22 11:40 pm By Andy Sidler

The former deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party will be required to give evidence in person in a defamation case against party leader John Pesutto by expelled party member Moira Deeming, with a judge noting the importance of cross-examination “chemistry” where credibility is at issue.

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Melbourne Football Club defeats member’s challenge to board election rules
Sports 2024-08-22 11:37 pm By Andy Sidler

Legal action by a Melbourne Football Club member challenging the AFL club’s board election rules has been dismissed, with a judge finding the rule banning campaigning by candidates is not oppressive as alleged.

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AG can gatekeep insurance providers for NSW lawyers, appeals court finds
Business of Law 2024-08-21 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler

The NSW appeals court has clarified the operation of the Uniform Law in the state, finding that insurers offering professional indemnity insurance to legal practitioners must be approved by the state’s Attorney General.

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‘Poor in the extreme’: Fishing class action slams NSW’s defence
Class Actions 2024-08-21 11:48 pm By Andy Sidler

A class action accusing the New South Wales government of unfair persecution of  south coast Indigenous groups for engaging in cultural fishing practices has slammed the state’s defence as “poor in the extreme”.

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K&L Gates snags real estate partner from HWL Ebsworth
Business of Law 2024-08-21 11:35 pm By Andy Sidler

A seasoned planning and environment player will be the ninth new partner to join the K&L Gates ranks this year, bringing with him a team of two . 

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‘Discourteous, gratuitous, and offensive’: VCAT finds Melbourne lawyer unfit to practice
Legal Ethics 2024-08-20 11:42 pm By Andy Sidler

A retired Melbourne lawyer has been found unfit to practice after a review of his conduct demonstrated “discourteous, gratuitous, and offensive” conduct towards legal officials during proceedings related to his attempts to benefit from an elderly client’s estate. 

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Visa’s payment token invention not patentable, delegate finds
Intellectual Property 2024-08-20 11:54 pm By Andy Sidler

The patent office has rejected Visa’s application to patent a token system for securing customer data, finding the process did not address a technical problem or provide a technical solution.

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Union loses challenge to Energy Australia’s super payments for shift workers
Employment 2024-08-20 11:07 pm By Andy Sidler

The full Fair Work Commission has rejected a union’s challenge to a decision affirming Energy Australia’s practice not to make superannuation contributions on earnings for time off in lieu of overtime for shift workers.

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Moira Deeming claims she was bullied in Liberal party meeting over anti-trans rally
Defamation 2024-08-19 4:05 pm By Andy Sidler

Victorian Liberal party leader John Pesutto’s credit will be at issue in defamation proceedings brought against him by expelled party member Moira Deeming, who alleges she was “piled upon” during a party meeting over an anti-trans rally she attended.

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