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EnergyAustralia to amend defence as date set for greenwashing trial over carbon neutral claims
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-06-19 2:24 pm By Christine Caulfield

Trial has been set for next May in a case by Australian parents that accuses EnergyAustralia of engaging in misleading conduct in promoting a “carbon neutral” program, a case that puts carbon offset credits under scrutiny.

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AI may breed laziness among lawyers, top NSW judge warns
AI 2024-06-18 10:59 pm By Sam Matthews

The top judge of the NSW Supreme Court has issued a warning over the use of artificial intelligence by practitioners, saying the technology may “encourage or feed laziness in research and analysis”.

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Law Society says NSW courts in dire need of modernisation
Policy and Regulation 2024-06-18 10:58 pm By Andy Sidler

Offering a mixed review of the NSW budget on Tuesday, the Law Society of NSW welcomed the funding boost to legal aid and other key agencies but said the state should do more to modernize the courts.

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Westpac wins orders keeping lid on lawsuit, citing threat to settlement negotiations
Employment 2024-06-17 11:38 pm By Christine Caulfield

Westpac has secured confidentiality orders blocking the release of details of an adverse action case by its former head of strategy, after arguing that publicity would hamper settlement talks and force it to defend itself in the media.

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High Court challenge lodged over mega coal mine extensions in NSW
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-06-14 11:39 pm By Cindy Cameronne

An environment advocacy group is seeking special leave from the High Court to appeal a decision that allowed the extension of two Mach Energy and Whitehaven Coal mega coal mines in NSW, saying courts have “enfeebled” environmental legislation.

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Clyde & Co sued by liquidator of collapsed hotel quarantine security firm
Business of Law 2024-06-12 11:46 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The liquidator of a security firm that collapsed after being sued over Victoria’s hotel quarantine debacle has taken the firm’s former lawyers, Clyde & Co, to court.

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Judge worries about declassing COVID-19 business interruption cases
Class Actions 2024-06-12 11:05 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has raised concerns about bids to declass group proceedings over alleged business interruption losses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the thousands of policyholders who registered for the class actions might reap more from the cases than making claims directly with their insurers.

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Four judges make King’s Birthday Honours for service to the law
Courts 2024-06-11 10:42 pm By Andy Sidler

Four judges made this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list for their service to the law and the judiciary. 

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Climate activist firm takes NAB to court
Climate change 2024-06-07 11:42 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A law firm that has gone after major banks and the federal government over their climate exposure has trained its sight on the National Australia Bank.

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SkyCity Adelaide to get High Court hearing in tax fight with SA treasurer
Gaming 2024-06-06 11:08 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court has agreed to take up a dispute between SkyCity Adelaide and South Australia’s treasurer over the tax treatment of reward points that gamblers convert to gaming chips.

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