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Piper Alderman hires M&A specialist from Corrs Chambers
Piper Alderman has appointed a partner with equity capital markets expertise for the law firm's corporate team in Perth.
Queensland judges warned against using AI for rulings
Releasing guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence, the Queensland court system has this week cautioned judges against the use of AI tools for decision-making. 
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Abu Dhabi National Oil drops $30B takeover bid for Santos
A consortium led by the investment arm of Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company has dropped a $30 billion takeover bid for oil giant Santos.
Regeneron, Bayer take fight over Eylea biosimilar to appeals court
Biotech Regeneron and drug company Bayer have wasted no time in challenging a decision that cleared the way for generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Sandoz to launch a version of top selling Eylea.
Two barristers can grill witness in $30M Pact Group payout case
Packing giant Pact Group, owned by billionaire Raphael Geminder, has won its bid to have two barristers cross-examine an expert for logistics and supply chain company TIC Group when their dispute over a $30 million earn out payment goes to trial in December.
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CityLink can’t void toll roaming pacts with ConnectEast after $36M loss
CityLink has lost a bid to void toll roaming agreements with ConnectEast after it was ordered to repay $36 million in overcharged roaming fees, with a judge rejecting its arguments as contrary to City Link-specific legislation.
Jackpot for digital innovation as Full Court broadens test for what is patentable
It faced defeat at the Full Federal Court and encountered a deadlocked High Court, still Aristocrat persisted in its seven-year fight to get patent protection for the popular Lightning Link poker machine. The long game paid off.
IP boutique Wrays snags lawyer from KWM to lead trade marks group
Intellectual property firm Wrays has lured a former special counsel at King & Wood Mallesons to join as the firm’s new head of trade marks. 
Super Retail Group CEO axed over alleged affair
Super Retail Group CEO Anthony Heraghty has been fired for inadequate disclosures about his affair with former HR head Jane Kelly, over a year after the retailer told investors an investigation found whistleblowers allegations about the affair were unsubstantiated.
Ruby Princess class action applicant wants $8M in costs from Carnival
The applicant in a class action over a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess is seeking an $8 million costs order against Carnival, after the cruise ship operator lost its challenge to a negligence finding.