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Dentons snags Lander & Rogers partner for disputes practice
A dispute resolution expert with over 25 years of experience has joined the Dentons partnership from Lander & Rogers.
Workplace investigation report not shielded by legal privilege, FWC says
It was produced by a barrister retained by a Lander & Rogers solicitor, but an employer's internal investigation report was not shielded by legal privilege, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Millionaire cosmetic surgeon found guilty of professional misconduct
A tribunal has found millionaire property mogul and cosmetic surgeon Jerry Schwartz guilty of professional misconduct, after finding he inappropriately treated himself and four family members and flouted registration conditions by administering fentanyl to patients.
Key MSO witness can’t give remote testimony in pianist’s trial
A key witness has been barred from giving evidence via video link during an upcoming trial in pianist Jayson Gillham's discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Former CTO’s adverse action case against ZScaler suppressed
Cloud security company ZScaler has won its bid to suppress court documents in a Fair Work case filed by its former chief technology officer in Australia, in what is becoming a new norm in employment proceedings in the Federal Court. 
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Timor Sea Oil & Gas seeks funding to continue claims against Commonwealth
The liquidators of the offshore oil company that ran the LamCor oil field off the coast of Darwin have won more time to seek funding to pursue claims against the Commonwealth. 
Ex-EY partner appeals loss in share dispute case against National Tiles
A court has heard that a former EY partner is delaying a costs hearing after appealing his loss in a share dispute with tiling retailer National Tiles.
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Lavan moves to new offices in Perth’s Elizabeth Quay
Perth law firm Lavan has moved its offices to a newly-built high rise in Elizabeth Quay, joining high-profile tenants, including Multiplex, at the prime waterfront site.
Judge slams AAT’s ‘snide’ remarks, ‘scathing’ criticism of lawyers
An Administrative Appeal Tribunal's decision in a migration matter has been set aside by a judge, who said there was no justification for the senior member's hostility to the applicant’s lawyers.
NAB resolves pregnant worker’s discrimination case
NAB has resolved a case by an employee who alleged an offer to work in the bank's Pitt St, Sydney branch was rescinded after her boss discovered she was pregnant.