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The Supreme Court of Victoria has debuted a new expedited case list for the Commercial Court, aimed at fast-tracking urgent cases and those that can be heard in three days or less.

Mills Oakley has lured three new partners to join its commercial disputes and insurance teams from DLA Piper, HopgoodGanim and Holding Redlich.

The corporate regulator has banned a MWL Financial adviser for eight years for recommending clients park the bulk of their superannuation into Keystone's high-risk Shield Master Fund, which has since collapsed.

The receiver for Brazilian mining company Atlantic Nickel has prevailed in a second attempt to stay a case by Mining Services International, which brought a $1 billion claim over a terminated sale of a mine in Santa Rica.

Three Corrs Chambers Westgarth litigation partners are planning to make the jump to US firm Jones Day.

The Queensland government has introduced defamation reforms to bring it in line with other jurisdictions and prevent “forum shopping,” adding a new defence for social media platforms and increasing powers for courts.

German energy company RWE has reversed course on its plans to develop a wind farm off the Gippsland cost in Victoria, following a year of feasibility studies.

Two activist groups have launched fresh action against Woodside's North West Shelf gas project, after the energy company secured final government approval for an extension to the venture.

Ashurst has lured a senior tax partner from MinterEllison, a day after Corrs Chambers announced it has poached the global co-head of Ashurst's tax practice. 

Formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett, which has accused one of its founders of accessing confidential dress designs contained in two computer files, has asked a court for access to her personal devices.