Australia’s $1.4 Billion PFAS Lawsuit Against 3M Escalates Pressure Over ‘Forever Chemicals’
Australia has sued 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS contamination at defense bases, escalating legal pressure over cleanup costs and forever chemicals.
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Snapchat Age Crackdown Begins Ahead of Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Snapchat launches strict age checks as Australia’s under-16 social media ban takes effect on Dec 10, forcing major platforms to verify users or face…
Pauline Hanson Burka Protest Shuts Down Senate in Explosive Clash
Pauline Hanson’s burka stunt halted the Senate and ignited national outrage, prompting fierce political backlash and fresh debate over religious freedom in Australia.
DLA Piper Advises Lindsay Australia on AUD 108.2 Million Acquisition of SRT Logistics
DLA Piper advised Lindsay Australia on its AUD 108.2M purchase of SRT Logistics, boosting national cold chain logistics capacity.
Clifford Chance Advises Pemba Capital on Hunter Premium Deal
Clifford Chance advised Pemba Capital Partners on acquiring Hunter Premium Funding from Allianz in Australia and New Zealand.
DLA Piper Advises on W&I Insurance for JET Fuel Stations Deal
DLA Piper has advised on W&I insurance for Stonepeak and EEP’s €2.5B acquisition of JET fuel stations in Germany and Austria.
Ropes & Gray Advises InfraBuild on $150M Bond Deal
InfraBuild boosts liquidity with $150M bond deal advised by Ropes & Gray, gaining strong support from noteholders.
DLA Piper Appoints Technology Partner Mark Bennett in Sydney
Mark Bennett has joined DLA Piper Sydney as partner, expanding the firm’s technology and real estate practice across Asia-Pacific.
Nike Faces $5 Million Class-Action Lawsuit Over NFT Collapse
Nike faces a $5M class-action lawsuit over RTFKT NFTs. Find out what this legal battle means for the future of NFTs, digital assets, and…
DLA Piper Welcomes Back Rosa Sayer to Strengthen Corporate Practice in Sydney
Rosa Sayer rejoins DLA Piper Sydney as Special Counsel, boosting the firm’s M&A and capital markets capabilities.