Why Hate Crimes Bill falls short of the target
Labor’s Hate Crimes Bill, supported by the Coalition, is definitely a step in the right direction, but it could and should have been so much better.
Legal Affairs
HopgoodGanim raids staff from rival law firm
HopgoodGanim has been poaching the talent of its competitors in Brisbane, acquiring an entire team from a rival law shop’s real estate practice.
Forum Finance fraudster Papas sentenced to jail by Greek court
Greek-Australian printer rental magnate and fraudster Bill Papas has been sentenced to seven years’ jail in Greece after failing to pay former players and staff at his football club, Xanthi.
Key Star insider turns ASIC witness ahead of blockbuster court case
Former Star Entertainment CFO Harry Theodore will give crucial evidence about how the gaming giant used China Union Pay cards in ASIC’s looming legal fight against 10 other executives.
ODPP slammed for ‘no evidence’
A District Court judge has criticised the NSW prosecution office for running a sexual assault matter that had ‘just no evidence’ to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, in an extraordinary trial that left the jury questioning why the case was brought to court.
How to divorce without destroying your wealth (according to a lawyer)
Lawyers are usually the only winners in divorce. But a separation that minimises emotional and financial costs is not impossible. Here’s how.
Lawsuit levels claims of staff exploitation against Lovisa
Costume jewellery chain Lovisa’s mostly young female staff were exploited, not given proper meal and rest breaks, and even forced to pay for and wear its products each shift, a lawsuit alleges.
Race sponsor hit with huge debt claim in Supreme Court
The Adelaide 500’s major sponsor, Vailo, faces an enormous claim for allegedly outstanding lease payments, in what is tech founder Aaron Hickmann’s latest stoush with creditors.
Hate Crimes Bill needs to address higher threat level
The Hate Crimes Bill, which comes before parliament next week, needs surgery to address what is now a higher threat level to when it was first written up by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus.
ASIC prepares to bet it all on casino legal fight
The regulator’s blockbuster action against the casino’s former directors is about to start. And the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Architect Mills settles Fair Work dispute over sacking
A female architect has settled a court case in which she alleged bullying and threatening behaviour before she was sacked from her job at an award-winning firm led by Rob Mills.
Waislitz vow: Where I’ve been challenged, I will defend myself
Alex Waislitz has drawn a line in the sand, declaring he will defend his reputation as a string of legal cases loom for the billionaire investor this year.
ANZ bond probe decision due by mid year, says ASIC
ASIC expects to bring its examination of ANZ’s bond market conduct to a head in the first half of the year, and it’s one of the most complex cases the regulator has dealt with.
‘Stressed-out’ homebuyers’ big win against SA developer
A landmark court win in South Australia means two homebuyers who had their contracts cancelled by a developer during Covid-19 can finally move in – and it could have ramifications for others.
NSW anti-Semitic crackdown the right idea with the wrong model
Chris Minns wants legislation based on the West Australian model but the wording of WA’s law, while sounding reasonable, focuses on ambiguous terminology that potentially cripples it.
Vocus insider trading witness unheard in court
A court ruled prosecutors were not allowed to compel a key witness to give evidence in an insider trading trial because she wished to exercise her right against self-incrimination.
Online gambling titan faces legal fight
Betting giant Sportsbet is facing a class action and claims that punters have lost millions of dollars gambling on illegal in-game bets.
Lendlease tax whistleblower triggers legal alarm
Former Greenwoods and Freehills tax adviser Tony Watson has raised the hackles of Lendlease and PwC over court claims lodged in his marathon whistleblower fight.
Choice for ward of state: ‘abuser or the street’
Dion Barber also described some of the sexual abuse he experienced from his father and grandparents during his time under the legal care of the state.
New cyber laws crank up workload for legal fraternity
Lawyers say they have been receiving a significant increase in businesses thanks to cyber attacks and companies’ desire to avoid so-called ‘victim shaming’.
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