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No-cost bill to remove ‘significant barrier’ to sexual harassment lawsuits, AG says
The Albanese government on Wednesday introduced legislation that would protect sexual harassment claimants from adverse costs orders in litigation, the latest step in its commitment to implementing the recommendations of a landmark report.
As cybersecurity risks rise, Clayton Utz bolsters data governance team
Warning that board directors need to "up the ante" in their company's cyber preparedness, Clayton Utz has appointed a Big Four partner to lead the firm's strengthened cyber and data governance practice.
ANZ faces shareholder litigation over climate risk management
ANZ is facing proceedings by a shareholder who wants the bank to turn over documents related to its risk management systems in response to concerns it is increasing loans to fossil fuel companies and failing to properly address climate change risks.
‘Judge’s judge’ sworn in to lead High Court
New High Court Chief Justice Stephen Gageler was lauded by a group of legal luminaries at a swearing in ceremony, where he was described as the “unbackable favourite” for the country’s highest legal post and “the judge’s judge”.
Viterra’s decade-long fight with Cargill ends at door of High Court
Glencore-owned Viterra has failed in its bid for High Court leave to challenge a ruling in a 10-year battle with Cargill over the 2013 sale of malt producer Joe White, leaving the grain producer to fork over damages of almost $300 million.
Class action investigation targets Exactech over implants
An investigation is underway against US medical device maker Exactech on behalf of patients who allegedly received faulty hip, knee or ankle implants.
Lawyers blast freeze on litigation over corporate climate disclosures
Lawyers have spoken out against Treasury’s plan to implement a three-year moratorium on private litigation against companies that make misleading claims about their climate credentials, as the Albanese government proposes new climate disclosure requirements.
Consultation begins on 2-year review of continuous disclosure reforms
The government is seeking submissions for a review of widely criticised Morrison-era reforms that weakened continuous disclosure obligations, but the review may be hampered by the lack of case studies from the courts.
Santos faces new court action by Tiwi islanders over Barossa gas project
A Tiwi Island traditional owner has brought fresh legal action against Santos, seeking to block the energy giant from building its Barossa gas export pipeline without a proper assessment of the risks to cultural heritage.
Dentons nabs patents ace from Spruson & Ferguson
Dentons has snagged a former principal at intellectual property firm Spruson & Ferguson to join its patents team in Sydney.