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X Corp brings legal challenge over eSafety obligations
X Corp has brought proceedings against the eSafety commissioner arguing it is not covered under a new online safety standard, which allows the regulator to issue fines without a notice.
Tesa wants Full Court to resolve judicial conflict on apprehension of bias
Mining company Tesa Group wants the Full Federal Court to settle a conflict in judicial opinions on whether remarks made in parliament can factor into recusal applications. 
Lendlease says legal advice, ATO communications privileged in ex-GHSF partner’s case
Lendlease has told a court that documents relied on by an ex-Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills partner in his case contain privileged legal advice and without prejudice communications with the Australian Tax Office.
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Lendlease claims privilege over legal advice, messages to ATO in ‘tax dodge’ case
Lendlease has told a court that documents relied on by an ex-Greenwoods and Herbert Smith Freehills partner in his case contain privileged legal advice and without prejudice communications with the Australian Tax Office.
Tabcorp’s former CEO sues betting giant, directors
Tabcorp's ex-boss, who was found to have been forced out over alleged offensive language, says his coerced resignation was inconsistent with a boardroom history of condoning off-colour remarks.
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Ex-Greenwoods partner wants pro bono barrister in Lendlease ‘tax dodge’ case
An ex-Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner who claims he was sacked for complaining about client Lendlease's "aggressive tax position" is seeking pro-bono representation after losing his lawyers.
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Ex-Greenwoods partner loses lawyers in case over Lendlease’s ‘aggressive tax position’
Lawyers for a former partner of tax advisory firm Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills will cease to act for him in his case alleging he was sacked for complaining about client Lendlease’s “aggressive taxation position”. 
Mitsubishi wins bid to shield fuel consumption probe from class action
A judge has accepted Mitsubishi’s argument that an investigation into the fuel consumption of its Triton cars is protected by litigation privilege and should not be handed over to a class action.
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Developer can’t dodge ‘pay now, fight later’ regime in fight with Chase
John Gorton Developments has been ordered to pay $1 million into court amid a spat with Chase Construction, with a judge noting building policy objectives favoured a 'pay now, fight later' system.
Dovetail lawyer says CEO assaulted her during ‘coercive’ relationship
Dovetail's legal counsel has accused the start-up’s boss of sexually assaulting her during a coercive relationship and claims the head of HR failed to support her and advised “not to shit where you eat”.