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Santos’ net zero plan ā€˜little more than speculationā€™, trial court told
Trials 2024-10-28 11:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Santosā€™ plan to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 was ā€œlittle more than a series of speculationsā€, a shareholder group has said on the first day of trial in a landmark greenwashing case.

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Funder pulls out of WestConnex class action
Transportation & Infrastructure 2024-10-25 1:34 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The funder bankrolling a class action by residents allegedly displaced by the construction of the $16.8 billion WestConnex tunnel has abandoned the case.

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Accolade, Pernod Ricard tie-up goes down smoothly with ACCC
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-10-25 12:53 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The ACCC has cleared Accolade’s proposed acquisition of Jacobā€™s Creek owner Pernod Ricard, finding it is not likely to substantially lessen competition in the supply of wine.

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Litigators of the week: Ashurst, Maurice Blackburn score big in epic legal battles
Maurice Blackburn 2024-10-25 11:11 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Years of hard fought litigation by axed Qantas ground crew and generic drug maker Sandoz ended in victory this week, thanks to legal eagles from Maurice Blackburn and Ashurst and their counsel. The week opened with a bang with a decision from Federal Court Justice Michael Lee in three landmark test cases by the Transport…

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Flex commissions class action judge says expert evidence not for his ‘comfort’
Class Actions 2024-10-24 11:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Expert evidence is not meant to ā€œprovide a judge with comfortā€, a judge has found in rejecting evidence from two experts in flex commissions class actions against Westpac and Macquarie.

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ACCC raises concerns about Qubeā€™s plan to buy Melbourne terminal operator
Corporate 2024-10-24 12:41 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Qube’s proposed acquisition of the Melbourne International Roro & Auto Terminal could prevent rivals from competing effectively, the ACCC has said.

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Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-10-23 11:29 am By Cindy Cameronne

Coles and Woolworths have hit back at the ACCC’s claims they advertised ā€œillusoryā€ discounts, pointing the finger at inflation and higher supply costs.

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INPEX can cross-examine AkzoNobel’s lawyers over ‘inadequate’ discovery
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-10-23 11:14 pm By Cindy Cameronne

INPEX has won a bid to cross-examine AkzoNobel’s solicitors about discovery at the end of an 11-week trial over allegedly defective paint used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project.Ā 

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Enviro group loses appeal over planned burns in greater glider habitat
Environment 2024-10-23 11:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An environmental group has lost a court challenge to controlled burns in the stateā€™s Strathbogie Forest, despite arguing they would destroy the habitat of the endangered Southern greater glider.Ā 

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Billable hours poses hurdle to AI adoption: report
AI 2024-10-24 11:42 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Lawyers are increasingly eager to adopt AI in their practice, but the billable hours poses challenges to its adoption in law firms, according to a new report.

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