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Cooper Grace Ward snatches corporate partner from K&L Gates
Brisbane-based law firm Cooper Grace Ward has lured a corporate law expert from K&L Gates to join its partnership.
Federal Court Chief Justice flags possible constraints on pleadings 
Federal Court Chief Justice Debra Mortimer has flagged possible limitations on cashed-up parties in commercial disputes running overly complex cases that tie the court’s resources down. 
Ashurst winds down Canberra government practice in deal with Thomson Geer
Ashurst has decided to wind down its Canberra federal government practice following a strategic review, with seven partners set to move to Thomson Geer. 
Squire Patton Boggs scoops up Allens lawyer for corporate practice
Squire Patton Boggs has recruited a private equity specialist from Allens for its Sydney corporate practice.
Allens picks up restructuring partner from Baker McKenzie
Allens has added a Baker McKenzie partner to its restructuring practice in Sydney. 
Judge recuses herself from case, citing ‘friendly’ relationship with legal watchdog CEO
A judge has recused herself from hearing the Victorian legal watchdog’s case against the owners of a law firm, saying she was "fortified" in that choice due to concerns raised about her longstanding relationship with the regulator’s CEO. 
Non-competes ban should be top of mind for employers, says new HopgoodGanim partner
The Albanese government's proposed ban on non-compete agreements should be top of mind for employers, according to HopgoodGanim's newest employment partner.
Funder’s claims against plaintiffs in Westconnex suit thrown out
The funder backing a case against Transport for New South Wales over the compulsory acquisition of land for the Westconnex project has lost its $1 million breach of contract case against the plaintiffs.
Former HR head sues Slater & Gordon over email with salary data
A former Slater & Gordon executive who says she was wrongfully accused of sending a firm-wide email with sensitive salary data has sued the law firm for negligence, saying it should have done more to exonerate her. 
MinterEllison recruits leading litigator from ASIC
A litigator with the corporate regulator has returned to private practice, joining BigSix firm MinterEllison as a partner on the dispute resolution team.