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IC Markets billionaire to ‘vigorously defend’ against court cases
A little known Australian billionaire is battling a legal action that could cost him hundreds of millions of dollars, while facing separate allegations he berated staff with homosexual slurs.
The winding path from bobsledder to stockbroker then chief justice
William Alstergren was the stockbroking bobsledder who never thought he would become a lawyer, let alone the Chief Justice of one of Australia’s highest courts.
All fair in love, work and the law
Where can you get divorced, lodge a complaint against your employer and be declared bankrupt? One court does it all.
Crypto rules won’t force ‘mass-exit’ of digital players
Planned new rules for the crypto sector have been cautiously welcomed by the industry, while lawyers say they could put more pressure on regulators.
The biggest court stoushes set to dominate legal circles
Some of Australia’s top lawyers and highest profile identities are due to face off in court cases set to shape the legal landscape in the year ahead.
Hacks and data leaks to prompt increase in lawsuits
Privacy consulting in Australia is booming, driven by extra data protection regulations and consumers who expect more, says privacy commissioner turned consultant Anna Johnston.
Over 65s worst hit as AFP investigates 100 scam operations
Australian Federal Police estimates it prevented about $83m being lost to scammers, with at least 100 live cybercrime investigations continuing.
Court cases spiral as more Aussies default on car loans
Consumer law cases brought before the courts have rocketed in the past year thanks to an increase in the small claims cap and car loan defaults are a significant cause.
Billionaire battle: ‘Pratt abdicated responsibility’
Billionaire Alex Waislitz says his ex-wife failed to involve herself in the affairs of their family business, and called a court case she lodged against him ‘embarrassing’.
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