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AGL hit with first ‘greenwashing’ class action
In the first greenwashing class action filed in Australia, gas giant AGL is accused of misleading customers who paid more for products spruiked as 'carbon neutral'.
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Senator urges ASIC investigation into failed $44B Firmus IPO
Liberal senator Dave Sharma has called on ASIC to scrutinise AI data centre company Firmus' withdrawn initial public offering, including representations made to investors.
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AI committee calls for national data centre standards
A joint parliamentary committee on AI has recommended national standards for data centres, including around resource consumption. 
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Firmus pulls plug on $44B IPO, citing market volatility
AI data centre operator Firmus has scrapped its plans for an initial public offering that valued the company at over $44 billion.
Atlassian says software engineer’s AI ‘overuse’ distracted colleagues
Atlassian has told a court that a software engineer's “overuse” of artificial intelligence was a distraction to the rest of his team and needed to be addressed through performance management.
High Court declines to weigh in on test for whistleblower protections
The High Court has declined a special leave application asking it to rule on whether a subjective belief that misconduct has been disclosed is necessary for whistleblower protections to apply.
Mark Latham’s High Court appeal fails in Sydney MP’s defamation case
The High Court has rejected former One Nation politician Mark Latham's special leave application seeking to overturn a ruling that he defamed independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich in a homophobic tweet and owes $140,000 in damages.
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CITIC’s High Court appeal bid flops in $12B fight with Mineralogy
China's state-run CITIC has lost an appeal bid to the High Court in its long-running battle with Clive Palmer over the $12 billion Sino Iron project in Western Australia.
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Victorian revenue office loses High Court bid in fight with Myer landlord
The High Court has declined a special leave application from Victoria’s State Revenue Office over a battle with shopping centre landlord Vicinity Funds over $82.5 million in stamp duty.
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Landmark High Court decision to boost climate litigation in NSW, experts say
A landmark decision by the High Court over MACH Energy’s coal mine extension will likely lead to more climate litigation, with the court providing a clear path for challenging project approvals in NSW based on downstream emissions, experts told Lawyerly.