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JWS nabs energy and resources specialist for reunion of former Corrs trio
Law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has recruited energy and resources specialist Nick Thorne for the firm's Brisbance office, an appointment that represents a reunion for a former Corrs Chambers Westgarth trio. 
Ashurst, LegalVision sued over Woolworths lease transfer advice
A unit of petrol store chain EG Australia has sued Ashurst and LegalVision alleging they breached their implied duty of care through advice given to Woolworths about the assignment of a disputed Sydney petrol station lease.
Barrister can’t beat professional misconduct finding over allegation of fraud
An appeals court has knocked back a Melbourne barrister's challenge to a decision that found him guilty of professional misconduct for making an unsubstantiated allegation of fraud in a costs dispute. 
Baker McKenzie partner joins Clayton Utz to bolster corporate practice
Veteran corporate lawyer Jim Peterson has left Baker McKenzie to join the Clayton Utz team as a legal consultant in Brisbane.
Judge makes complaint to legal watchdog against NSW top prosecutor
A judge of the District Court in NSW has lodged a formal complaint against the state's Director of Public Prosecutions after the DPP griped to the court's top judge about her conduct while presiding over three criminal cases.
Clifford Chance partner sacked for ‘serious misconduct’
A Perth-based partner with Clifford Chance has been shown the door following an investigation into complaints by colleagues of "serious misconduct".
Backlash from barristers as Chief Justice backs KO of KC in South Australia
Senior South Australian barristers have called on the state's top judge to retract public statements reportedly made in support of moves by the Attorney-General to abolish the King's Counsel title, but the judge has told the indignant members of the Bar his comments were taken out of context.
‘Extreme’ unfairness: Former NAAJA chief executive wins unfair dismissal case
The former chief executive officer of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has won her case alleging she was unfairly dismissed after complaining about the CFO, with a judge finding there was "extreme" unfairness in the decision to terminate.
HWL Ebsworth hit with representative OAIC complaint over data breach
Law firm HWL Ebsworth is facing a representative complaint filed with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner over a 2023 cyber attack, which allegedly compromised the data of 65 government agencies and affected NDIS participants. 
UK firm DWF expands in Australia with Proclaim acquisition
UK law firm DWF has acquired Melbourne claims management business Proclaim, expanding its insurance business in Australia.