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Maurice Blackburn circles construction giant with new class action

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has officially filed a shareholder class action against Lendlease Group Limited (LLC) following a probe into the construction company’s operations of its engineering and services business.

29 April 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Tax lawyer cautions tax agents on supply of documents in certain states

A barrister has warned that the supply of legal documents such as trust deeds can expose tax agents to heightened risks in certain states and territories, where laws around this are particularly stringent.

29 April 2019
By Miranda Brownlee
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Developer nears Melbourne tower completion

Thomson Geer is advising a Malaysian developer on its Aurora Melbourne Central mixed-use complex in Melbourne’s CBD.

29 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Cracking down on criminal cartels: ACCC

Australia’s cartel enforcement was impacted in 2018 by “several notable events”, which in turn have highlighted the work being done domestically to combat criminal activity, according to a new report.

29 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Lawyers should embrace Kardashian & Co

Have you been keeping up? Kim Kardashian is becoming a lawyer, write Nicholas van Hattem, Georgia Kyros and Lauren Wright.

29 April 2019
By Nicholas van Hattem, Georgia Kyros and Lauren Wright
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Barristers have the forensic skills to succeed in politics

In the second half of Lawyers Weekly’s conversation with Fiona McLeod SC, she explains why those from the bar possess the skills and experience necessary to effectively communicate, negotiate and pass enact meaningful change in parliament.

26 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Big 4 lawyer spotlights ENR sector

With the energy and resources markets facing disruption and change, a number of the effects on industry players are not isolated to the sector, according to a big four lawyer.

26 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Australia’s public M&A producing positive thinking

Australia’s public mergers and acquisitions landscape saw a ‘distinct increase in activity’ in 2018, despite increased regulation and scrutiny, according to a national law firm.

26 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby
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Podcast: How a car accident helped a former lawyer find her purpose

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by lawyer turned meditation coach Kate Cliff.

26 April 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Debut successful for affordable housing corporation

King & Wood Mallesons has advised the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation on its debut fundraising and financing transactions.

26 April 2019
By Grace Ormsby