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Origin Energy hit with $12M in penalties
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-10 9:43 am By Sam Matthews

Origin Energy has submitted to $12 million in penalties over breaches of its life support obligations, including deregistering or disconnecting premises where someone was receiving life support. 

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ExxonMobil sues Andrew Forrest-linked NGO for defamation
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-09 6:27 pm By Sam Matthews

ExxonMobil has sued an NGO linked to Andrew Forrest, alleging his company Fortescue has “orchestrated a campaign to compete” by funding lawsuits against it.

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High Court asked to weigh in on ‘public purpose’ for land acquisition
High Court 2025-01-08 7:15 pm By Sam Matthews

Transport for NSW has asked the High Court to weigh in on when land is acquired for a ‘public purpose’, in a dispute over the value of land acquired near the Western Sydney Airport.

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Baker McKenzie partner returns from Hogan Lovells
Business of Law 2025-01-08 6:40 pm By Andy Sidler

Baker McKenzie has welcomed back a seasoned banking and finance partner after his five-year stint at Hogan Lovells came to an end when the firm decided to close its Sydney office. 

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Albanese government injects $200M for WA housing, infrastructure
Policy and Regulation 2025-01-10 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The federal government has announced a $200 million investment aimed at boosting housing and infrastructure in regional Western Australia.

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Top 10 class action settlements of 2024
Class Actions 2025-01-03 7:25 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Class action settlements leaped in value last year, with three settlements topping the $200 million mark.

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Tougher penalties floated for improper legal privilege claims
Policy and Regulation 2025-01-03 5:48 pm By Sam Matthews

The government has proposed tougher penalties to crack down on the improper use of legal professional privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations.

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Lawyerly holiday publishing schedule
Holiday Schedule 2024-12-23 3:32 pm By Editor

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Last innings for retiring appeal judge who ‘leaves a great legacy’
Courts 2024-12-20 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Retiring NSW Court of Appeal judge Richard White has been praised for his legal prowess and passion for cricket in a farewell ceremony attended by Sydney’s legal luminaries.

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ACCC shuts lawyers for cartel immunity seekers out of the room
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-12-19 11:25 pm By Sam Matthews

Over objections from the Law Council, the ACCC has updated its cartel immunity policy to bar lawyers for companies seeking immunity from interviews with applicants for derivative immunity.

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