Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has granted special leave to traditional owners who argue the Full Court erred in finding the WA government’s decision to expedite an exploration application by mining company Uro Western is not subject to judicial review. 

The Australian Tax Office is challenging a decision for Shell over a $99 million capital gains assessment in the energy giant's sale of its Woodside stake.

Thomsons has lured a commercial property partner from Finlaysons to join its team in Adelaide.

Mallesons has promoted nine lawyers to its partnership, leaning into its strength as a go-to firm for the country's major banks by promoting four lawyers in its banking and finance practice, in addition to elevating two IP litigators. 

Actress Rebel Wilson has won court approval to file additional evidence about her conduct since the release of 'The Deb' in proceedings brought by production company AI Film.

Partners from Allens and Ashurst and senior executives at Lendlease are among those appearing at next week's parliamentary committee inquiry into KPMG's misuse of client data.

Japanese company Inpex has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission seeking urgent orders blocking protected industrial action at its Ichthys LNG facilities. 

Engineering company Monadelphous Group has won a $380 million construction contract with CS Energy for a new Queensland power plant. 

The Federal Circuit and Family Court has issued a guidance on the use of AI in court proceedings, saying that users of the technology are responsible for verifying any AI-generated outputs.

The High Court has been asked to rule on whether a subjective belief that misconduct has been disclosed is necessary for the whistleblower protections to apply.