Some of Australia’s biggest law firms were dragged to court in 2024, facing lawsuits — and even class actions — by disgruntled clients and aggrieved employees.
Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories.
The University of Melbourne has been ordered to reinstate an academic who was sacked for allegedly harassing a female colleague.
Law firm Gordon Legal has filed appeals after a judge ordered the declassing of several proceedings over COVID-19 business interruption losses.
Moray & Agnew has hired former KPMG director Duncan Webber as a partner to lead the firm’s Canberra-based property practice. Webber has 12 years experience in advising both private sector and government clients on property and real estate matters. Moray & Agnew Canberra managing partner Emma Reilly said Webber brought great experience to the firm…
US property firm Greystar is acquiring a portfolio of student accommodations worth $1.6 billion, one of the largest deals of its kind in the Australian market.
Global law firm K&L Gates has hired former Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP litigator Rachelle Downie as a partner in its Melbourne office.
Law firms running competing consumer class actions against Harvey Norman have failed to reach an agreement to join forces, setting the stage for a multiplicity fight this year.
A long-running discrimination case by a former ANZ lawyer who alleged the bank’s work environment was hostile to pregnant women has been thrown out by VCAT.
In a case alleging Waller Legal gave negligent advice in a sexual abuse claim, a judge has rejected the plaintiff’s bid to adduce evidence of the firm’s alleged tendency to pursue out of court settlement over litigation.