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Whitehaven coal mine extension illogical amid ‘deadly’ climate crisis, court told
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-02-15 1:43 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The NSW Independent Planning Commission’s decision to approve an extension for Whitehaven’s Narrabi coal mine was “legally illogical” amid current knowledge of the “extraordinary and deadly” impact of climate change, a court has heard.

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Pitcher Partners loses bid to stay suit over Zap Fitness buy-back
Financial Services 2023-02-15 2:40 pm By Sam Matthews

Pitcher Partners has failed to stay a Federal Court suit alleging the accounting firm failed to properly advise former Zap Fitness owner Bective Enterprises on a troubled share buy-back scheme, in light of a Supreme Court bid by another key player to shut the case down.

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Sydney Flames wins fast-tracked hearing in Shane Heal’s adverse action suit
Employment 2023-02-15 4:28 pm By Sam Matthews

The Sydney Flames has secured an expedited hearing in a Fair Work case filed by basketball great and former head coach Shane Heal.

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ASIC to keep up scrutiny of crypto assets, greenwashing in 2023
ASIC 2023-02-15 5:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s has detailed its enforcement priorities for 2023, which include a continued focus on predatory lending, crypto-assets and greenwashing.

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‘Distinctly bizarre’: Costs, commission send lead applicant packing in oil spill class action
Class Actions 2023-02-14 10:40 pm By Sam Matthews

The law firm running the Montara oil spill class action, which has settled for $192.5 million, is looking for a new lead applicant after the first one defected over concerns group members would lose half the settlement amount to legal costs and a funding commission.

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‘Journalism under attack’: Nine to deploy public interest defence in surgeon’s defamation case
Defamation 2023-02-14 11:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

Facing defamation claims by well-known surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis, Nine will call at least 27 witnesses and argue for the public interest of its coverage of allegations by patients of inadequate post-surgery care, a court has heard.

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Asset Energy wins review of Morrison’s denial of oil exploration licence
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-02-14 10:34 pm By Sam Matthews

Asset Energy has won Federal Court review of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision not to grant a two-year extension of a controversial offshore exploration license, after the government conceded that Morrison’s decision was “infected by apprehended bias.”

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Ex-Big Un CEO charged with insider trading after ASIC investigation
White Collar 2023-02-14 6:15 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The former CEO of Big Un Limited has been hit with criminal charges and could face up to ten years in prison after he allegedly communicated inside information about the failed video company. 

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Crown, Star look set to admit non-compliance in AUSTRAC actions
AUSTRAC 2023-02-13 2:01 pm By Sam Matthews

A court has heard that casino giants Crown and Star are likely to reach agreement with AUSTRAC as to liability in proceedings alleging “widespread and serious non-compliance” with anti-money and counter terrorism laundering laws.

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Clive Palmer drops appeal of climate change decision blocking Queensland coalmine
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-02-13 11:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal has abandoned a challenge to a ruling that ended its plan for a coalmine in central Queensland on the grounds that the project would contribute to “foreseeable and preventable life terminating harm”.

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