Law Firms

Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.

Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories. 

Global law firm K&L Gates has hired former Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP litigator Rachelle Downie as a partner in its Melbourne office.

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.

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.

Allens has brokered a deal between Australian renewable company ZEN Energy and Taiwanese company HDRE to create a battery system that will increase national solar storage by 33 per cent. 

The Western Bulldogs, formerly the Footscray Football Club, has launched a High Court challenge to a $6 million award to a fan who was sexually abused by a club volunteer.