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NSW Supreme Court rules Celeste Barber’s bushfire fundraiser cannot be shared

Millions of dollars raised by Celeste Barber’s bushfire campaign cannot be distributed to other charities or states but can be given to injured firefighters, a judge has ruled.

27 May 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Global firm opens new Perth office

A global firm has opened a new Perth office in the heart of the CBD.

27 May 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Commercial firm forms joint venture with business advisory group

A commercial law firm based on NSW Central Coast has unveiled its formation of the new joint venture with a business advisory firm to assist businesses in the area.

27 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Supreme Court fast tracks historic sexual abuse case

With just two months to live, a sexual abuse survivor has won a historic judgement in the first-of-its-kind case before the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

27 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Amended continuous disclosure provisions may drive permanent change

Temporary amendments to the Corporations Act could be a catalyst for lasting legislative change that will make it harder to launch shareholder class actions.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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The impact of government bailouts on shareholder litigation claims

The unprecedented injections of public cash for corporations during COVID-19 may undermine the ability of investors to hold companies financially accountable, writes Alberto Thomas.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Autonomy and trust key for the ‘new normal’

As legal departments figure out how to transition their teams in a post-pandemic world, leaders must ensure that staff can exercise some control and feel engaged.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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CLOC appoints new executive director

The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) has hired an executive director to help set strategy and direction, particularly in the wake of coronavirus.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Tech to bolster BigLaw wellness in post-pandemic marketplace

COVID-19 has presented the greatest ever challenge to workplace wellness. In a looming “new normal”, BigLaw will be adapting its approach to effectively managing staff.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Class action against IOOF discontinued

A class action brought by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on behalf of IOOF shareholders has been resolved.

26 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy