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Light & Wonder hit with class action over theft of Aristocrat’s pokie trade secrets
Gaming company Light & Wonder has been hit with a securities class action over disclosures about its Dragon Train poker game, which was at the centre of trade secrets litigation with Aristocrat that it paid $190 million to settle.
Disputes partners dominate in latest promotions at Allens, Ashurst
Allens and Ashurst are shoring up their disputes practices in the firms' latest round of partner promotions, which also features lawyers that specialise in M&A, IP, competition and projects.
Legal watchdog chair joins bench of busy Victoria Supreme Court
Silk and former chair of the state's legal watchdog Sam Hay KC is the latest judicial appointee to Victoria's Supreme Court, joining the bench at a time when the court's docket is bulging.
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WA government jumps on new ‘one-stop-shop’ enviro approval process
The Western Australian premier has started talks with the federal government on a bilateral agreement to put an end to duplicative environmental approvals. 
HSF Kramer appoints 3 new litigation partners as class action work grows
KSF Kramer's litigation practice is getting a boost, with three new partners appointed in Australia to meet strong demand for its class action defence expertise, in addition to seven new partners appointed across other practice areas.
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Corrs partners say Fairer Fuel Act creates uncertainty for construction industry
New federal fuel cost pass-through laws are expected to generate uncertainty in the construction industry, according to partners in Corrs Chambers Westgarth's leading construction practice group, who say the reforms may apply more widely than anticipated. 
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Sparke Helmore snags Moray & Agnew property team
Sparke Helmore has hired a property lawyer with experience on major projects and her team from Moray & Agnew.
ICJ decision to spur more climate litigation, report says
A recent decision from the International Court of Justice on states' climate change obligations is likely to spark disputes on directors' climate obligations and more greenwashing claims, a new report from the recently appointed solicitor general has found. 
ACCC has ‘strong prima facie case’ against Mastercard, former chair says
Former ACCC chair Allan Fels says the competition regulator appears to have a strong misuse of market power case against Mastercard, but noted the credit card giant may raise arguments about two-sided markets in defending the claims.
High Court finds Victoria’s cap on political donations unconstitutional
The High Court has thrown out Victoria's $4,970 cap on political donations months ahead of the next state elections, finding the law is unconstitutional and unlawfully benefits the major parties.