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Optus class action can intervene in ACMA, OAIC proceedings
A class action against Optus over a 2022 data breach that affected 10 million customers has won leave to intervene in parallel cases by the media authority and information commissioner.
Keystone director must hand over books, bank statements
Former Keystone Asset Management director Paul Chiodo has been ordered to produce books in his possession as well as bank account statements of family members, as he defends himself in a case over alleged misappropriated money.
High Court asked to rule on test for whistleblower protections
The High Court has been asked to rule on whether a subjective belief that misconduct has been disclosed is necessary for the whistleblower protections to apply.
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Dexus stands down execs, drops JPMorgan after APAC sale debacle
Dexus has stood down executives, sacked its advisers and launched a review of its $7 billion infrastructure division, following last week's judgment upholding the validity of a default notice by Melbourne Airport's operator.
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Halo Project skyscraper owners can view Cbus contract with FT Sydney
Twenty-one former property owners at the site of the troubled 55-storey Halo Project skyscraper in the Sydney CBD have won access to a contract entered with Cbus Property shortly before developer FT Sydney went into administration. 
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Perth Airport appeals finding it misled United with Qantas promises
The operator of Perth Airport has filed an appeal after United Petroleum won its case alleging it was induced to enter into a $900,000 lease and construction agreement with promises of redevelopment at the site.
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Arnold Bloch Leibler promotes two real estate lawyers to partnership
Promotion season continues, with Arnold Bloch Leibler welcoming two real estate solicitors to the partnership, along with two M&A lawyers.
‘Bizarre’ that Commonwealth didn’t return Lehrmann’s diary: judge
A federal court judge has called it “bizarre” that the Commonwealth has not returned former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann's blue diary, which it obtained during an anti-corruption investigation. 
Artificial intelligence and the workplace
Now is the time for employers to review AI deployment through the lens of existing legal obligations, rather than waiting for legislation that may not arrive, says HWL Ebsworth partner Chris Shelley and solicitor Tanisha Chadha.
Mastercard tells trial judge it took legal advice over merchant deals
Mastercard argued Wednesday it relied on legal advice in drafting alleged anti-competitive deals with major retailers, as the judge questioned the reliability of some witnesses for the payments giant, who recalled "virtually nothing".