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Politics 19 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyNSW moves to prohibit ‘predatory and exploitative’ claim farming

A new bill seeks to prohibit so-called “claim farming” in Australia’s most populous state.

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Corporate Counsel 18 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyActive Super fined $10.5m for greenwashing

The Federal Court has penalised Australian superannuation fund Active Super $10.5 million for misleading conduct about...

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Big Law 18 March 2025 ByKace O'Neill“Conflicting” judicial decisions around section 323 of the Fair...

“Conflicting” judicial decisions around section 323 of the Fair Work Act could have “significant” impacts on...

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The Bar 06 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamySydney silk appointed to NSW Land and Environment Court

Richard Beasley SC, who authored Hell Has Harbour Views, has been appointed as a judge of the Land and Environment Court...

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The Bar 06 March 2025 ByPenny ThewCombating ‘broification’, ‘Baby Reindeer’-like workplace...

New mandatory equality and wellbeing barrister training proposed by the Australian Bar Association could help fight...

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Corporate Counsel 04 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyFormer company secretary and legal adviser charged following ASIC...

Three former Irexchange executives, including a former company secretary and legal adviser, have today appeared in the...

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Big Law 04 March 2025 ByJerome Doraisamy2 Local Court magistrates to join NSW District Court

Two magistrates, who have a combined 24 years of experience on the Local Court bench, are set to be appointed as judges...

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Big Law 27 February 2025 ByPaul O'HalloranEmployment law cases impacting workplaces in 2025

Here are five cases from 2024 that I predict might have a critical impact on employment law outcomes in workplaces in...

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The Bar 26 February 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyMelbourne-based barristers’ chambers could sell for $25m

Barristers’ Chambers Limited has listed Douglas Menzies Chambers for sale, with the sellers expecting a sale price of...

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Big Law 21 February 2025 ByGrace RobbieCourtroom pups set to support more FCFCOA registries

Following its success in the Melbourne and Hobart registries, the Court Dog Program is set to expand into three new...

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