If the ACCC convinces the court that Coles’ “Down Down” promotion was misleading, Australia’s major supermarkets could be strong-armed into offering fewer or less frequent specials, counsel has argued.
Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Commonwealth Private are thrilled to launch this year’s Partner of the Year Awards, for which submissions and nominations are now open.
In December 2025, the Queensland Supreme Court handed down a judgment that will have immediate implications for directors who traded through the pandemic, writes Roy Kim, Jason Wang, and Seunghyun Jin.
Following a 338 per cent increase in the total value of bonds written in the last 12 months, eGuarantee has raised $5.5 million.
Sydney-based boutique firm Baybridge Lawyers has bolstered its property capabilities with the addition of a special counsel who brings over 20 years of experience in property law.
As the legal landscape continues to shift, one general counsel warns that in-house teams that fail to transform from narrow legal gatekeepers into proactive, business-facing partners risk being left behind.
Supermarket giant Coles allegedly used its “Down Down” promotion to capitalise on shoppers who have been grappling with soaring grocery bills amid the rising cost of living, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) told the Federal Court.
Following eight years in Addisons’ partnership, an M&A and corporate partner has been promoted into the role of managing partner.
A Sydney legal centre said NSW Police should stand down the officers who have been caught up in a watchdog’s investigation into the alleged excessive use of force at last week’s anti-Herzog protest.
The corporate regulator’s decision to “create a barrier” to access residential addresses of company directors raises certain questions, writes Matthew Burgess.
