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Judge calls out ‘ego and hubris’ in Murdoch defamation case
Defamation 2023-04-04 11:08 pm By Sam Matthews

The judge overseeing a defamation action brought by Fox News CEO Lachlan Murdoch over a Crikey article that allegedly linked him to the January 6 riot on the US Capital has questioned the “scorched earth policy” taken by both sides.

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Thiess settles underpayments class action by FIFO workers for $858,000
Class Actions 2023-04-03 12:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Mining services company Thiess has settled a class action by fly-in fly-out workers who alleged they were not paid for time spent on the bus travelling home from a Pilbara-based liquefied natural gas processing plant owned by Woodside Energy.

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Nine accused of dragging feet in surgeon’s defamation case
Defamation 2023-03-31 4:21 pm By Sam Matthews

Nine has won more time to file its evidence in advance of a six-week trial in defamation proceedings by surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis, despite a judge noting its “under-resourcing” of the matter, which the court heard could involve the broadcaster calling up to 40 witnesses.

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A bridge too far: Law firm loses opposition to rival’s ‘LawBridge’ trade mark
Intellectual Property 2023-03-31 11:53 pm By Sam Matthews

Sydney law firm Baybridge Lawyers has lost a bid to block a rival firm that’s located in the same office building from registering its ‘LawBridge’ trade mark.

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The Star can add claims in dispute over casino renovation
Construction 2023-03-31 1:57 pm By Sam Matthews

Star Entertainment can add new claims to a dispute over renovations at its Sydney casino, despite the fact that the defendant builder may be time barred from deflecting liability onto a subcontractor.

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Star execs deny duty to ensure casino operator complied with law
Gaming 2023-03-30 5:08 pm By Sam Matthews

Eleven current and former Star Entertainment executives have refuted ASIC’s claims that they breached their duties in relation to the casino operator’s lax money laundering compliance, with all but two denying they had a duty to ensure the company complied with its legal obligations.

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Albanese taunts ex-AG Christian Porter over team-up with Clive Palmer
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-03-30 10:51 pm By Sam Matthews

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has derided former Attorney-General Christian Porter for reportedly leading Clive Palmer’s $300 billion arbitration claim against the federal government.

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NSW judge Paul Brereton to lead federal corruption watchdog
Politics 2023-03-29 2:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Justice Paul Brereton has been appointed to lead the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, with the CEO of AUSTRAC, the Disability Discrimination Commissioner, as well as two senior figures at NSW ICAC also tapped for senior roles.

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ASIC investigates ASX over CHESS replacement program
Securities 2023-03-29 10:06 pm By Sam Matthews

The corporate watchdog has commenced a probe into ASX’s handling of the CHESS replacement program, including in relation to possible continuous disclosure breaches and misleading or deceptive conduct.

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Engage Marine seeks ACCC docs in competition suit against TasPorts
Competition & Consumer Protection 2023-03-29 3:32 pm By Sam Matthews

Port operations provider Engage Marine is seeking to obtain copies of restricted documents in the ACCC’s case against TasPorts, as it mounts its own competition suit against the Tasmanian government-owned body.

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