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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.

The Western Australian premier has started talks with the federal government on a bilateral agreement to put an end to duplicative environmental approvals. 

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.

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. 

Sparke Helmore has hired a property lawyer with experience on major projects and her team from Moray & Agnew.

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. 

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.

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.

Owners and head contractors could be caught out for unexpected payments and lose rights they thought they had, as far-reaching changes to Victoria’s security of payment regime take effect today, a construction expert told Lawyerly. 

MinterEllison's market-leading construction team is readying for a jump in claims stemming from reforms to Victoria's Security of Payment Act and navigating 'crisis contracting' for clients amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East -- and with a new partner soon to join its ranks, the firm is ready for the challenges.