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Former Big Un CEO pleads guilty in insider trading case
The former chief executive officer of Big Un has pleaded guilty to communicating inside information to a shareholder of the defunct video producer.
Canva settles lawsuit by sacked software engineer
Design tech giant Canva has settled Fair Work proceedings brought by a former software engineer over his sacking. 
Law firms to face balancing act with AML/CTF obligations
Law firms will soon face costly new compliance obligations under the anti-money laundering counter-terrorism finance regime that will need to be finely balanced with their core professional and ethical duties, experts say.
High Court won’t hear Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal
The High Court has rejected former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann's special leave application seeking to appeal civil findings that he raped colleague Brittany Higgins.
Defence firm EOS to pay $4M for continuous disclosure breaches
A judge has hit Electro Optic Systems with a $4 million penalty after the defence firm admitted to continuous disclosure breaches by failing to reveal a drop in its 2022 revenue forecasts.
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High Court to weigh rights of long use in spat between prominent Sorrento neighbours
The High Court has agreed to review a ruling that upheld an easement of prescription -- or right of long use -- in a fight between a member of the prominent Valmorbida family and an entity linked to the founder of collapsed construction group Steller over access to a Sorrento property.
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High Court won’t hear cases over Pentridge Village development
The High Court has declined two special leave applications in lawsuits over the failed Pentridge Village development in Melbourne. 
Corrs Chambers nabs competition lawyer from Magic Circle firm
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired a competition specialist from Magic Circle firm Slaughter & May to join the firm's Sydney office as a partner. 
Judge wants more info on ‘extraordinary’ legal fees in AMP class action
A judge has asked for more information on why he should approve $43.1 million in legal fees in a class action against AMP that settled for $120 million, calling the amount "extraordinary" and "troubling".
a2 Milk to pay $62M to settle shareholder class action
Dairy giant a2 Milk has agreed to cough up $62 million to settle a consolidated shareholder class action over a 2021 guidance.