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Qantas Hit with Privacy Complaint After Major Data Breach

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Plaintiff law firm, Maurice Blackburn, has filed a formal privacy complaint against Qantas after a massive data breach compromised the personal information of 5.7 million customers. The breach, occurring on 30 June 2025, involved unauthorized access to a third-party platform used by a Qantas contact centre. The exposed data includes highly sensitive customer details such

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Marc Agnifilo, The Legal Maestro Behind Diddy’s Defense

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How Marc Agnifilo’s ‘Own the Bad, Fight the Worse’ Strategy Just Saved Diddy from Life in Prison Marc Agnifilo, a veteran criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience, secured a major victory for Sean “Diddy” Combs by winning acquittals on the most serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Known for representing high-profile clients

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“You’re Redundant, Not Pregnant” A Fired Lawyer’s $230K Claim Raises Eyebrows

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Reality TV Lawyer Sues for Pregnancy Discrimination Summer Irvin, once on First Dates, now finds herself in a legal showdown with her former employer over claims of unfair dismissal after disclosing her pregnancy. The $230K lawsuit highlights workplace discrimination concerns in Australia’s legal sector. A young lawyer who once charmed viewers on First Dates is

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Former Investment Firm GC Joins Seward as Venture Capital Partner

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Seward & Kissel LLP announced that Jacob Comer has joined as partner in the Firm’s Investment Management practice specializing in venture capital formation and transactions. Comer has extensive experience leading fund formation, cross-border fundraising, and complex deal structuring. He has a background as both a legal and investment executive overseeing regulatory strategy, fund launches, and high-stakes transactions.

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SFO leads Anti‑Corruption Taskforce pilot to strengthen public sector resilience

New Zealand Law News /

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), supported by the New Zealand Police and the Public Service Commission, today announced a joint Anti‑Corruption Taskforce and pilot programme to build a clearer, system‑wide picture of the corruption and fraud risks across the public service. The Taskforce will be led by the SFO and draw on specialist counter fraud and

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Australia Law – EY Corporate Law Partner Makes Move to Maddocks As Corporate Partner

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Maddocks is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Worner as a Partner in the Corporate practice in our Sydney office – a major hire that underscores the firm’s growing national and international reputation in high-value and complex transactions. Alex joins Maddocks from EY, where he spent nearly a decade at the forefront of significant mergers and

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Climate Case Law – Monash expert: Landmark Torres Strait climate case dismissed – what next?

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A Monash University expert is available to comment on the Australian federal court’s dismissal of a landmark climate case brought by two Torres Strait community leaders and the need for reform to address complex issues resulting from climate change.  Dr Ella Vines, Research Fellow Green Lab, Monash Business School Contact details: +61 405 737 599

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NZ Law – DLA Piper deepens specialist capability with senior promotions and strategic hires

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DLA Piper senior lawyers: Nick Byrnes, Kieron Creagh, Jennifer Smith, Tyson Hullena, Mike Campbell 16 July 2025 – DLA Piper has announced three senior promotions alongside two strategic lateral hires, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities in high-demand practice areas across New Zealand. The appointments reflect growing client demand in financial services, employment, infrastructure, renewable energy, regulatory reform, and

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London Growth for Cooley with Recruitment of Tech Law Expert

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Cooley’s London law office continues its expansion since its opening in the city 10 years ago and continues to build its work as a tech law and M&A powerhouse with the recruitment of Jonathan Cohen. Their press release is below – London – 15 July 2025 – Jonathan Cohen has joined Cooley as a partner in the firm’s

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