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AGL advised on major battery storage deal

Energy provider AGL has been advised on a deal with renewables company Vena Energy to develop a new battery storage system.

05 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Higher fines for Europe data breaches a warning for Australian legal counsel

Increasing penalties and a stronger enforcement approach in Europe should be an indication that there will be increasing enforcement action (and consequences) under the Australian privacy regime, argues one global law firm partner.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Corporate Counsel Summit to feature prominent speakers

The former founder and managing director of LinkedIn for Australia and New Zealand and the director of legal at Google ANZ are just two of a suite of exciting speakers for the second annual Corporate Counsel Summit.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Will 2020 see an increase in professional negligence claims?

Australia is in the midst of an “age of inquiries”, which will continue to shine a spotlight on corporate culture and behaviour, argues one senior legal counsel.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Independence of local council lawyers is crucial in 2020

2020 is an election year for local governments, and as such, in-house lawyers at local councils need to be especially diligent in ensuring that their professional duties come first, argues one general counsel.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Non-financial risks to remain a focus for corporates

Boards will have to be concerned with risks beyond simply financial matters this year, according to governance business Diligent.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lawyer X slams Victoria Police in first royal commission appearance

Barrister-turned-police informer Nicola Gobbo has told the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants that her handling by Victoria Police was treated like a “joke” and knew that the conduct would eventually lead to an inquiry, much like the current proceedings taking place today. 

04 February 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Lawyer X to front royal commission today

Barrister-turned-police-informer Nicola Gobbo will appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants today. Lawyers Weekly will be in attendance during her evidence—learn how to follow along with our updates as they happen.

04 February 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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2020 Corporate Counsel Awards finalists unveiled

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with LOD, is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Corporate Counsel Awards.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Religious Discrimination Bill cannot prioritise religion ‘over other protected attributes’

The first exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill went too far in privileging religious belief and activity, and the second such draft contains the same problems, argues a group of legal experts.

04 February 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy