HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Now is the time for employers to review AI deployment through the lens of existing legal obligations, rather than waiting for legislation that may not arrive, says HWL Ebsworth partner Chris Shelley and solicitor Tanisha Chadha.

HWL Ebsworth has filed proceedings against a Melbourne developer it represented in a matter against the Registrar of Titles, seeking over $100,000 in legal fees.

A developer has defeated a golf driving range’s challenge to plans for a major residential development on the Fraser Coast in Queensland, with a judge finding it was barred from bringing the appeal by an earlier $500,000 settlement.

Investors have settled a case against HWL Ebsworth and a former partner that alleged the firm was liable for lost money in connection with projects by property developer Belmore 88.

Construction company Built has lost its opposition to an application by job recruitment platform Built In for registration of the trade marks 'Built in Australia' and 'Built in Sydney'. 

The owners of Sydney's historic Emu House have lost their appeal of a decision rejecting their bid to relocate a function building as well as allow outdoor dining and extended hours. 

Construction company Built has failed in its challenge to an application by job recruitment platform Built In for registration of trade marks 'Built in Australia' and 'Built in Sydney'. 

A judge has approved amendments to a shareholder class action against iSignthis and auditor Grant Thornton, over the opposition of the fintech firm, which argued the changes would amount to an abuse of process.

An Optus contractor breached the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act by building a telecommunications facility on the roof of a heritage listed building in Sydney's Northern Beaches, a court has found.

The board of HWL Ebsworth has thrown its support behind CEO Kris Hopkins to lead the firm, which will transition to a single chief executive model following the resignation of chief executive partner Russell Mailler.