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A Queensland hospital has lost its bid for the costs of court proceedings against a former executive, with a judge citing an “unfair and unreasonable” press release it published about the case.
Gold producer Black Cat may have market manipulation case, court says
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Gold producer Black Cat has won orders for the ASX to produce documents relating to the identity of brokers involved in bids for company shares, with a judge finding it may have claims for market manipulation.
Gilbert + Tobin boosts cybersecurity practice with partner from A&O Shearman
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Gilbert + Tobin has recruited a leading cybersecurity lawyer from A&O Shearman, bolstering the firm’s tech and digital offering as clients faced heightened cyber risk.
Lawyers say 2026 will be another big year in class actions
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Class action lawyers are expecting to see an increase in consumer and privacy cases this year, as well as a reinvigoration of shareholder litigation following a string of prominent losses, and many are counting on the High Court to clarify legal questions hanging over plaintiffs.
Developer sues environment minister over Parramatta towers project
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A Sydney developer has filed proceedings against the environment minister after a delegate found its proposal to build two towers in Parramatta would have “clearly unacceptable” impacts on views from Australia’s oldest public building.
Atmos Renewables secures landmark green loan portfolio refinancing
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Leading renewables developer Atmos has completed one of the sector’s largest green loan portfolio refinancings to date, with the new capital structure set to support expansion of its energy pipeline.
Lendlease finalises $895M sale of Erina Fair shopping centre
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Fawkner Property has completed its purchase of the Erina Fair shopping centre on Sydney’s central coast from Lendlease for a landmark $895 million.
Transfer of Sydney property to wife was done to defraud creditors: court
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A Hong Kong company has won its bid to claw back funds from the family of a deceased debtor who transferred a Sydney property to his wife as part of a purported separation agreement, with a court finding the transaction was intended to defraud creditors.
BHP files High Court challenge to same job, same pay orders
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BHP has filed a High Court challenge to orders requiring it to pay labour hire workers at mines in central Queensland the same as its workers.
NSW solicitors now eligible for free couples counselling
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NSW’s solicitor wellbeing service, SoWell, will now offer couples counselling, with the NSW Law Society acknowledging how the mental health challenges affecting legal professional can impact personal relationships.