K&L Gates

Law firm Cornwalls is not on the hook for the Commonwealth Bank's costs in a negligence suit by a former client, a judge has found.

A judge has told US-based haircare company Amika, which has accused Kmart and Target of selling knock-off versions of its products, that it must choose between early mediation or going to mediation "fully armed" with discovery.

A former director of defunct developer Maxcon Developments and his family members have lost a bid to set aside examination orders, with a judge rejecting their argument that the ATO was using the examinations as a “dry run” for other claims.

Wisetech's former head of tax is suing the company, claiming she was unfairly sacked after making complaints about bullying, under-resourcing and excessive work hours.

Hamilton Locke has lured three partners and their teams from K&L Gates, bolstering its tax offering in response to client demand.

US-based haircare company Amika has taken Kmart and Target to court for allegedly selling knockoff versions of its products. 

The Commonwealth Bank wants Cornwalls to pay its costs in a negligence case by a former client, saying the law firm should foot the bill for claiming proportionate liability against the bank.

The High Court has agreed to weigh in on whether a judge needs to consider the details of an arbitration agreement before staying related proceedings, in a suit over a project for extracting hydrocarbons in the Bass Strait.

Lawyers stuck inside by the dreary, cold weather have been keeping busy penning a slew of new suits targeting the likes of Coles, REA and Nine.

Hamilton Locke has brought on four new partners to boost its expertise in areas in high-demand among its clients.