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Origin Energy hit with $12M in penalties
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. 
ExxonMobil sues Andrew Forrest-linked NGO for defamation
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
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.
Baker McKenzie partner returns from Hogan Lovells
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
The federal government has announced a $200 million investment aimed at boosting housing and infrastructure in regional Western Australia.
Top 10 class action settlements of 2024
Class action settlements leaped in value last year, with three settlements topping the $200 million mark.
Tougher penalties floated for improper legal privilege claims
The government has proposed tougher penalties to crack down on the improper use of legal professional privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations.
Lawyerly holiday publishing schedule
Lawyerly will be closed from 24 December until 6 January.
Last innings for retiring appeal judge who ‘leaves a great legacy’
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.
ACCC shuts lawyers for cartel immunity seekers out of the room
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.