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Australasian Lawyer

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NZ Lawyer
thelawyermag.com > nz > practice-areas > tmt-telecoms-media-technology > privacy-commissioner-lists-expectations-for-personal-and-work-use-of-smart-glasses > 588971

Privacy commissioner lists expectations for personal and work use of smart glasses

5+ day, 29+ min ago   (560+ words) Michael Webster expressed concerns about ease of covert filming, potential uses of data Michael Webster, privacy commissioner, has expressed privacy-related concerns regarding the use of smart glasses in New Zealand and has set expectations for those utilising the technology in…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > news > general > lauren-stubbs-shares-the-story-behind-moray-agnews-teamup-with-adrac > 588858

Lauren Stubbs shares the story behind Moray & Agnew’s teamup with ADRAC

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (275+ words) The partner explains why the firm took on the role of being the council’s registered office Last month, Moray & Agnew was announced as the new registered office for the Australian Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (ADRAC). According to Moray & Agnew pro…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > news > general > fired-coo-takes-kpmg-to-nsw-supreme-court-over-lost-entitlements > 588822

Fired COO takes KPMG to NSW Supreme Court over lost entitlements

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (277+ words) Eileen Hoggett challenged the claim that she had kept and shared sensitive documents with colleagues Eileen Hoggett, who was fired from Big Four firm KPMG in the light of recent whistleblower allegations, has filed an application for preliminary discovery in…...

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thelawyermag.com > nz > news > general > ex-studio-head-alex-breingan-must-return-to-nz-immediately-for-trial-over-fraud-forgery-charges > 588099

Ex-studio head Alex Breingan must return to NZ immediately for trial over fraud, forgery charges

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (692+ words) Auckland judge David Clark decided the risk was too high that Breingan would not come back willingly Auckland District Court judge David Clark has ordered ex-Stripe Studios managing director and television producer Alex Breingan to return to New Zealand immediately…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > news > general > queensland-law-society-names-2026-excellence-in-law-awards-winners > 587924

Queensland Law Society names 2026 Excellence in Law Awards winners

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (353+ words) McCullough Robertson’s Kristan Conlon receives the Agnes McWhinney Award The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has announced the winners of its 2026 Excellence in Law Awards, recognising lawyers, legal teams and emerging professionals across 12 categories. The winners were announced at the annual…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > practice-areas > litigation-dispute-resolution > nsw-supreme-court-dismisses-doctors-bias-claims-against-legal-services-commissioner > 587923

NSW Supreme Court dismisses doctor’s bias claims against legal services commissioner

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (516+ words) Court finds allegations of cronyism and improper purpose disclosed no reasonable cause of action The Supreme Court of New South Wales (NSW) has summarily dismissed a medical practitioner’s proceedings against the NSW Legal Services Commissioner, finding his allegations of bias,…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > practice-areas > public-sector > consultation-opens-for-planned-criminal-offence-for-failure-to-prevent-modern-slavery > 587515

Consultation opens for planned criminal offence for ‘failure to prevent’ modern slavery

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (393+ words) The federal government recently opened a public consultation, closing on 25 September 2026, regarding reforms seeking to toughen the modern slavery framework and the legislative response to this issue within modern supply chains. “Modern slavery is an abhorrent practice, and the Albanese…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > news > general > kpmgs-general-counsel-leaves-as-parliamentary-inquiry-over-whistleblower-scandal-looms > 585779

KPMG’s general counsel leaves as parliamentary inquiry over whistleblower scandal looms

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (312+ words) The Big Four firm’s legal team had contributed to its handling of the whistleblower’s concerns KPMG general counsel Louise Capon has left the Big Four firm after finalising the negotiation of her departure with the KPMG board, reported the Australian…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > news > general > moray-agnew-announces-alliance-with-the-australian-dispute-resolution-advisory-council > 585456

Moray & Agnew announces alliance with the Australian Dispute Resolution Advisory Council

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (363+ words) The firm becomes ADRAC’s registered office, replacing the Australian Government Solicitor in the role Moray & Agnew has announced that it is teaming up with the Australian Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (ADRAC) to help advance dispute resolution policy, research and education…...

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thelawyermag.com > au > news > general > attorney-general-flags-potential-privacy-concerns-in-smart-glasses-trend > 585452

Attorney-general flags potential privacy concerns in smart glasses trend

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (303+ words) Women and children could be disproportionately impacted by the use of such technology Rowland requested that the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) prioritise looking into the privacy implications of such gadgets, noting their rising accessibility in the country....