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NSW to crack down on personal injury ‘claim farming’
The NSW government has introduced legislation to crack down on 'claim farming' for personal injury claims and international torts, despite concerns from the Law Society and the Bar the bill may prevent lawful referral practices.
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ExxonMobil, Woodside approve final investment for Victorian natural gas project
ExxonMobil Australia and Woodside Energy have approved a final investment for a project to drill new wells offshore in Victoria's Gippsland Basin.
Barrister’s counsel to be paid amid fight with solicitor in cavoodle case
Counsel who appeared for barrister Gina Edwards during her successful defamation trial against Nine will be paid over $668,000 amid a fight with her solicitors over fees.
Sydney Flames escapes former coach Shane Heal’s defamation suit
A judge has thrown out a defamation case lodged by former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal, who claimed the club published defamatory public statements over allegations he bullied members.
Unfair trade practices ban to cover small businesses
The Albanese government has pledged to extend unfair trading practice protections under the Australian Consumer Law to small businesses.
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Victorian Building Authority to face trial after inspector’s death
The Victorian Building Authority will stand trial in the County Court on charges connected to the death of one of its inspectors.
Judge questions need for solicitors in Jaguar class action discovery process
A judge has questioned the need for solicitors in a class action against Jaguar to be involved in discovery of internal investigations by the car maker when a technical referee is to be appointed.
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Super Retail Group HQ in Brisbane sold for $55M
Real estate fund manager Centuria Capital Group has sold SRG House, a three-storey office building in North Brisbane which is the current headquarters for retailer Super Retail Group, for $55.5 million.
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Labor invests $1B in Sydney rail link construction
The federal government has pledged to invest $1 billion to build a rail link between Leppington and the new Bradfield Metro station in Sydney's south west.