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The Star has ‘much at stake’, says regulator, amid looming second inquiry and plummeting shares
The Star Casino’s licence may be at further risk following the announcement of a second inquiry into its operations...
20 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
Boutiques need to be viable before they can ‘reach for the stars’
Despite the current market being a challenging one, this firm has been able to remain purpose-driven and remain viable...
25 May 2023
By Lauren Croft
The Star advised on $800m equity raise by KWM
The Star Entertainment Group Limited has been advised by global law firm King & Wood Mallesons on its equity...
18 April 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
The Star hit with 2 more class actions over 24-hour period
Two class actions have been filed against The Star Entertainment Group, following allegations of inflated share prices...
07 February 2023
By Lauren Croft
ASIC launches Federal Court proceedings against 11 The Star executives, including former GC
The corporate regulator has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against 11 current...
13 December 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
AUSTRAC commences Federal Court proceedings against The Star
The financial crime watchdog has commenced civil penalty proceedings against The Star Entertainment Group...
30 November 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Crown Resorts GC set to assume CLO role at The Star
The group general counsel at Crown Resorts has been appointed as chief legal officer for The Star, pending regulatory...
15 November 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
2nd class action launched against The Star
The Star Entertainment Group has been hit with a second class action, which alleges money-laundering activities and...
09 November 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Former Qld Court of Appeal judge to lead review of The Star casinos
The honourable Robert Gotterson – who served as a judge of the Queensland Court of Appeal until late 2019 and is a...
01 July 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘This is only the start’ for Piper Alderman in Perth
One year on from its expansion into the west, national law firm Piper Alderman speaks with Lawyers Weekly about its...
27 June 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Class action launched against The Star
In the midst of a public inquiry into the casino’s licence and operations, The Star Entertainment Group has been hit...
31 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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‘Failure to disclose alleged crime links’ could lead to class action against The Star
Shine Lawyers is encouraging investors in the Star Entertainment Group to register their interest in a potential class...
25 October 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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