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Just over half of Australia’s chief legal officers report to company CEOs, compared to almost 80 per cent of top in-house counsel globally, according to a new report.
‘Dogmatic statements’: Lawyer affidavits slashed in Energy Resources suit
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A judge hearing a discovery spat in a suit by Rio Tinto unit Energy Resources has slashed two affidavits from the company’s lawyers, calling them “little more than dogmatic statements”.
Maddocks reps Simonds Group in $10M purchase of Dennis Family Homes
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Law firm Maddocks has advised Simonds Group on its $10 million pick-up of Dennis Family Homes, an acquisition expected to generate $200 million in additional revenue for the homebuilder next year.
Dentons adds major projects partner from Baker McKenzie
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Dentons has welcomed a partner from Baker McKenzie to join its infrastructure, major projects, and energy team in the firm’s Melbourne office.
Contest between rival Google ad tech class actions on the cards
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A court has foreshadowed a fight between two competing class actions against Google over alleged abuse of market dominance in digital advertising.
WA transport authority can’t dodge developer’s loss of profit case over land acquisition
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Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority has lost its bid to summarily dismiss a developer’s suit for damages over a $2 million compulsory land acquisition.
India wins foreign state immunity appeal in fight over $111.3M arbitral award
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The government of India has overturned a finding that it couldn’t dodge a $111.3 million arbitral award in a dispute with three Mauritian companies, with an appeals court finding it did not waive foreign state immunity in the case.
$3M class action settlement over Nine’s Palm Island coverage wins approval
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A judge has approved a $3 million settlement in a class action against Nine over its coverage of litigation related to the 2004 Palm Island riots.
Pawn shop class action lead applicant MIA, court hears
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A class action alleging a pawn shop gave vulnerable customers loans with annual interest rates of 480 per cent has lost contact with its lead applicant and is looking for another, a court has heard.
EDO rejects financial concerns after paying Santos legal costs
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The Environmental Defenders Office has rejected bankruptcy concerns after paying gas company Santos $9 million in legal fees.