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Top judge says court should have no sympathy for lawyers flouting AI note
Practitioners who ignore a new practice note on the use of AI programs should not expect the court's sympathy, the top judge in NSW has warned as the guidance comes into operation this week.
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Oreana sells Kallo Town Centre development for $64.5M
Property group Oreana has sold its Kallo Town Centre development for $64.5 million to ASX-listed company Region Group.
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Crown sues Lendlease over combustible cladding at Metropol
Crown has sued Lendlease and a host of other companies that signed off on the use of combustible cladding on the façade of the Metropol in Southbank, which it says resulted in two years of expensive rectification work.
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Callide Energy can’t block sale of interest in Queensland power station
Callide Energy has failed in a courtroom bid to block the sale its partner's interest in the joint venture for the construction and operation of Queensland's Callide power station.
Callide to pay $9M for Queensland power station explosion
Power company Callide has been hit with a $9 million penalty for “very serious” contraventions of the National Electricity Rules that led to an explosion at a coal-fired power station.
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Victoria’s inquiry into regional housing crisis gets underway
A state parliament inquiry is underway into the supply of homes in regional Victoria amid a critical housing shortage.
Child removal class action gets more time to clarify claims
A child removal class action against the state of New South Wales has been given more time to clarify its pleadings after a judge raised concerns that parts of the "important case" were unclear.
Insurer AAI can’t escape combustible cladding class action
AAI has lost its bid to appeal an order joining it to a class action over alleged combustible cladding installed at two high-rise towers in Liverpool, NSW. 
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Dentons adds major projects partner from Baker McKenzie
Dentons has welcomed a partner from Baker McKenzie to join its infrastructure, major projects, and energy team in the firm's Melbourne office.
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Associate of Graaf Group founder can’t block sale of $22M Potts Point property
A judge has rejected an “ambitious and novel” freezing order sought by a creditor and former associate of bankrupt Graaf Group founder Gennaro Autore over a $22 million boutique hotel in Potts Point.