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Judge says prior work with Origin class action firm doesn’t disqualify him
Class Actions 2025-03-03 4:06 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge says his experience working alongside the law firm pursuing an investor class action against Origin Energy prior to his appointment to the bench does not disqualify him from hearing the case.

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Carnival settlement a ‘victory’ in class action over bad weather, judge says
Class Actions 2025-03-03 11:33 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The judge who approved a $2.4 million settlement in a class action against Carnival said it should be regarded as a victory that cruise passengers got anything, when the case was pleaded at an “unsustainably high level”.

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Project finance pro joins Clayton Utz from Baker McKenzie
People In The News 2025-03-04 11:50 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Clayton Utz has snagged a partner with experience advising on financing for major projects from Baker McKenzie.

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Johnson Winter Slattery snags energy partner from DLA Piper
Business of Law 2025-03-03 4:14 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Johnson Winter Slattery has lured a partner from DLA Piper who has extensive experience working on major energy projects.

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HSF advises EnergyAustralia on Latrobe Valley BESS
Construction 2025-02-28 11:23 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Herbert Smith Freehills has helped EnergyAustralia secure financing for its Wooreen Energy Storage System project, paving the way for construction on the Latrobe Valley BESS.

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Government commits $2.5B for Brisbane Olympics arena
Construction 2025-02-28 11:07 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Albanese government will allocate $2.5 billion for construction of Brisbane Arena ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

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Strata management firm Netstrata accused of conflicts, secret commissions
New South Wales 2025-02-28 11:16 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An independent report into Netstrata has found numerous alleged conflicts of interest and accuses the strata management company of a failure to disclose commissions from contractors.

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No injunction against Mark Latham in case over homophobic tweet
Defamation 2025-02-26 11:53 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has refused a bid by independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich for an injunction restraining former One Nation politician Mark Latham from repeating homophobic comments that were found to be defamatory.

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Developers’ email agreement on $1.3M loan not binding: appeals court
Chief Justice Andrew Bell 2025-02-27 11:18 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeals court has tossed a challenge to a judge’s decision that found a property developer was required to return a $1.3 million loan, despite finding the judge erred in holding enforceable an agreement reached over email.

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Merivale plans ‘landmark destination’ for car park in Melbourne’s CBD
Hospitality 2025-02-27 11:45 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Melbourne City Council has approved the sale of an eight-storey car park on Little Collins Street to Merivale, which wants to convert the site into a hospitality hub.

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