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Commonwealth seeks dismissal of suit over alleged bullying by MP Rebekha Sharkie
The Commonwealth of Australia has asked the court to throw out an adverse action suit brought by a former political staffer who says she was subjected to “a course of bullying behaviour” by South Australian MP Rebekha Sharkie.
Qld tech firm denies using confidential info for battery patent applications
Queensland technology company Anteotech has hit back at a lawsuit claiming it misused Ferroglobe’s confidential silicon samples in a patent application after a failed collaboration, saying the global speciality metals producer acquiesced to the use. 
Enviro group wins access to docs on $1.3B Toondah Harbour development
An environment group that alleges former treasurer Josh Frydenberg rejected advice from the climate change office on a high-rise apartment development on protected wetlands near Brisbane has won access to correspondence about the project.
Ferroglobe accuses ASX company of using confidential IP after failed collaboration
Ferroglobe has claimed a Queensland technology company used its confidential information in new patent applications, as the global specialty metals producer races to protect its IP before the applications are published.
Sparke Helmore picks up partner from Holding Redlich
Sparke Helmore has recruited a Brisbane-based partner from Holding Redlich with corporate and dispute resolution experience.
Maurice Blackburn client denied quick win in negligence suit against firm
Maurice Blackburn has defeated a former client's bid for summary judgment in an “unusual case” alleging the firm gave him bad advice concerning a personal injury claim against the state of Western Australia over assaults suffered in prison.
Sally Rugg settles suit against MP Monique Ryan
Independent Monique Ryan's ex-chief of staff Sally Rugg has reportedly settled her Fair Work case against her former employer and the Commonwealth for $100,000, in what was billed as a test case for determining reasonable overtime.
Albanese’s cuts to crossbench staff breached Fair Work Act, staffer Sally Rugg says
Prime minister Anthony Albanese breached workplace law by cutting the number of staff allocated to cross-benchers from four to one, according to new court documents in a lawsuit by Independent Monique Ryan's chief of staff.
Barry Nilsson poaches team from Sparke Helmore for insurance group
Boutique law firm Barry Nilsson has snagged five senior lawyers, including a partner, from Sparke Helmore to join its Adelaide insurance team as part of a broader expansion strategy. 
‘Simply unworkable’: Judge finds MP, Sally Rugg cannot work together
A judge has rejected a bid by Independent Monique Ryan’s chief of staff Sally Rugg to keep her job until her “hotly contested” suit against the MP is resolved, saying she was “far from persuaded” that Rugg actually wants to return to work.