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“Rape, Sexual Violence”: Women in Australia’s Military Sue the Government
Class Action Lawsuit | Human Rights | Oceania Introduction: When Service Turns to Suffering A Class Action That Could Redefine Institutional Liability in Australia In a landmark legal action that has already shaken the corridors of Australia’s defence establishment, hundreds of current and former female members of the Australian Defence Force…
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AdTech Australia: Law Firm Battles Take Centre Stage in Google Class Actions
Class Action Lawsuit | Business Litigation | Oceania Introduction: Advertising Technology Under Scrutiny Australia’s burgeoning wave of lawsuits against Google for alleged anti‑competitive practices in its ad technology (“ad tech”) sector is not just about legal merit — it’s also become a contest between law firms to lead and control the…
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“Katie Perry Is Suing Katy Perry”? How a Name Dispute Could Redefine Australian Trademark Risks
Trademark Law | Business Litigation | Society Introduction: When Identity Become a Lawsuit Celebrity Fame Clashes with Local Business Rights—and It May Leave Smaller Brands Vulnerable When international pop icon Katy Perry faced off against Australian designer Katie Perry in a courtroom, the dispute wasn’t about music—it was about identity. In…
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New Zealand Investment Firm Faces $4.6 Billion Shareholder Class Action
International Business Law | Financial Regulation | Global Corporate Governance Introduction: Diluted Equity FNZ, the global wealth management platform founded in New Zealand in 2003, now headquartered in London, is confronting a massive class action lawsuit amounting to US $4.6 billion. The suit, filed on behalf of employee shareholders (Class B), challenges a series of…
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Oceania Laws: A Diverse Landscape of Legal Systems
Oceania, a vast region encompassing the Pacific Islands and Australia, is home to a range of legal systems that reflect the unique histories, cultures, and influences of the area. The legal systems in Oceania vary significantly, with many countries adhering to the Commonwealth tradition of common law, while others maintain indigenous…
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Legal Systems in Oceania: A Regional Overview of Law and Justice in 14 Sovereign States
Introduction: A Legal Mosaic Across the Pacific Oceania, comprising 14 sovereign countries spread across the Pacific Ocean, presents one of the most legally diverse regions in the world. Despite shared colonial histories and geographic proximity, each country within Oceania has developed distinct legal frameworks influenced by customary law, common law, civil…
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New Zealand’s Proposed Gender Definition Bill Raises Human Rights Concerns
On April 22, 2025, the New Zealand First Party formally introduced a bill to Parliament aimed at redefining gender in law based on biological sex, triggering a wave of debate across legal, political, and human rights sectors. The bill proposes a suite of amendments affecting access to public bathrooms, eligibility in…
