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Ex-Star GC fights $1.1M fine, says she’s already been punished
Star's former group general counsel has told a judge she should not have to pay a $1.1 million fine for breaching her directors duties because she has suffered “extra-curial detriment” that includes unemployment. 
ASIC seeks $2.4M fines against ex-Star CEO and GC
ASIC is seeking a $1.3 million fine against Star’s former CEO Matthias Bekier and a $1.1 million fine against ex-general counsel Paula Martin for breaching their duties by failing to warn the casino operator's board about money laundering risks. 
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In first climate case, High Court urged to reject Mach’s ‘strict’ impacts test
In the first climate change case to reach its doors, the High Court has been urged to reject Mach Energy’s “strict approach” to considering the local impacts of its Mount Pleasant coal mine extension under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
Star judge calls out bloated board packs, corporate AI usage
Delivering his findings on ASIC’s action against Star Entertainment executives on Thursday, Federal Court Justice Michael Lee remarked that the “self-congratulatory submissions" of former board members named in the case were "jarring”.
Ex-Star CEO, top lawyer breached their duties, judge finds
ASIC has had mixed success in a case against former Star directors and officers, with a judge finding the casino operator’s former CEO and GC breached their duties but that claims against the former board fell short.
Live exports case set for more delays, as class action files appeal
The applicant in a long-running class action over the government's live exports ban has lodged an appeal after a judge has found that no additional cattle would have been exported to Indonesia in 2012 and 2013 if the ban had not been in place.
Court deals blow to live exports class action as case ticks into 11th year
In a blow for the plaintiffs in a long-running class action over the government's live exports ban, a judge has found that no additional cattle would have been exported to Indonesia in 2012 and 2013 if the ban had not been in place. 
Captain Cook hit with $30M in penalties for systemic unconscionable conduct
Defunct education provider Captain Cook College and its parent company have been penalised over $30 million for enrolling thousands of vulnerable students who accrued $60 million in debt.
Star’s former CEO not responsible for ‘every aspect’ of business, court told
The former CEO of the Star was not responsible for every aspect of the business and instead played a "supervisory role", a court has heard in ASIC’s case over the casino’s money laundering failures. 
‘Chorus of deflections’: ASIC slams Star board’s ‘apathy’ over AML/CTF breaches
Star Entertainment's management and board cannot shirk responsibility for turning a blind eye to money laundering risks by pointing the finger at each other, ASIC has told a court.