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Influential judge remembered for ushering in ‘brutal’ case management rules
Practitioners have marked the passing of former NSW Supreme Court Justice Andrew Rogers KC, who will be remembered for transforming commercial litigation through his vigorous, often "brutal" approach to case management.
Norton Rose Fulbright nabs Holding Redlich disputes partner
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured a disputes resolution partner from Holding Redlich to its Melbourne office. 
New federal judge an ‘outstanding appointment’, Law Council says
The latest appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court is a proud Territorian who will serve with "empathy and enthusiasm", Australia's peak legal body said Monday.
Thomson Geer picks up partners from Gadens, Holding Redlich
Thomson Geer has recruited new partners from Gadens and Holding Redlich to strengthen the law firm's IP and corporate benches.
Ashurst poaches real estate lawyer from KWM
Ashurst has bolstered its Sydney real estate practice with the appointment of a new partner, who joins from King & Wood Mallesons. 
Top judge says judicial workload in NSW unsustainable, calls for funding boost
The top judge in NSW has called for more court resources and funding to ease the burden of an overworked judiciary, in an impassioned speech backed by the state's solicitors and barristers.
Webb Henderson lures senior disputes partner from Corrs Chambers
Webb Henderson has snagged a leading litigation and regulatory partner from Corrs Chambers Westgarth to join its team in Sydney.
New judge vows to not be ‘cranky’, looks forward to bench-eye view of the Bar
The latest judge to join the NSW Supreme Court has expressed a desire to foster a serious but collegiate environment for advocates and has remarked on the rising importance of legal directories for barristers. 
Allens snares trade mark partner to strengthen IP team
Allens has recruited an intellectual property expert to lead the law firm's trade mark practice from its Melbourne office.
Businesses should brace for roll-on effects of COVID-19, says insolvency expert
COVID-19 lockdowns may have ended years ago but the impacts on small businesses are only now being seen, with larger companies likely to suffer a “contagion effect” in 2024, says K&L Gates’ newest partner.