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From Chemicals To Courtrooms: Tracking The Expanding Landscape Of PFAS Litigation
PFAS contamination litigation is evolving through distinct waves, from environmental property damage claims to consumer-manufacturer disputes and emerging personal injury actions. As scientific evidence mounts and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, Australian courts face a potential flood of claims mirroring the billions in settlements already paid in the United States, with manufacturers, governments, and corporations throughout the supply chain confronting unprecedented legal exposure.
Australia Environment
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Piper Alderman
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Breaking News: Minimum Wages Increased And Related Issues You Might Have Missed
The Fair Work Commission's 2026 Annual Wage Review has delivered significant changes to Australia's minimum wage landscape, including a 4.75% increase to modern award rates and a structural adjustment to the lowest pay classifications. These changes will reshape wage structures across industries and create important compliance obligations for employers navigating enterprise agreements, annualised salary arrangements, and award-based remuneration systems.
Australia Employment
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Piper Alderman
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Beyond The Boardroom: What The Star Entertainment Decision Means For Governance Leaders
The Federal Court's landmark decision in ASIC v Star Entertainment Group reveals critical governance failures that occurred well before matters reached the boardroom, with profound implications for general counsel, company secretaries, and in-house legal teams. This analysis examines how information flow breakdowns, inadequate risk escalation, and the blurring of legal and operational responsibilities created personal liability exposure for senior legal officers.
Australia Commercial
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Piper Alderman
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Re-examining The Prohibition Of Gender Identity Discrimination
The Full Federal Court's decision in Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd v Tickle clarifies the framework for establishing gender identity discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, determining that exclusion based on appearance characteristics that appertain to transgender women constitutes direct rather than indirect discrimination. The ruling has sparked debate about proposed legislative reforms that would define 'man' and 'woman' strictly by biological sex at birth, potentially impacting transgender rig
Australia Employment
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Piper Alderman
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