Most Recent
Class action over COVID-19 jab mandate ‘legally misconceived’, judge says
COVID-19 2022-07-13 5:47 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has dismissed a proceeding against the New South Wales government over a mandate requiring healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying the applicant’s constitutional case was “legally misconceived and must be rejected.”

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Clayton Utz snags technology law ace from Ashurst
Business of Law 2022-07-12 7:24 pm By Christine Caulfield

Clayton Utz has picked up a new partner specialising in digital transformation from Ashurst to join the firm’s public sector practice in Canberra.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Norton Rose Fulbright loses another energy, projects bigwig
Business of Law 2022-07-11 11:04 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Norton Rose Fulbright has lost the co-head of its energy, infrastructure and resources team in Australia to King & Wood Mallesons, just months after the group’s other leader jumped ship to another Big Six firm.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Law firms must come clean when drafting expert reports
Legal Ethics 2022-07-04 10:33 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge’s recent ruling throwing out an expert report in a trade secrets case because the law firm briefing the expert had failed to disclose its involvement in preparing the evidence is a stark reminder to solicitors their paramount duty is to the court, not to their client.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

ACCC goes after Ultra Tune again, this time for contempt of court
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-06-28 5:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

Ultra Tune is facing contempt of court proceedings for allegedly breaching a judge’s orders and failing to meet the requirements of a court-ordered compliance program, instituted after the company copped a $2 million fine for contravening its disclosure obligations to franchisees.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

New Zealand should regulate class actions, allow CFOs: report
Policy and Regulation 2022-06-28 12:35 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The New Zealand law commission has called on the government to implement a class action regime that would allow funders to seek the equivalent of a common fund order to “improve access to justice and efficiency in litigation”.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Arnold Bloch Leibler recruits KWM partner for property team
Real Estate 2022-06-28 5:38 pm By Sam Matthews

Arnold Bloch Leibler has picked up a new partner from King & Wood Mallesons to bolster its property and development practice. 

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Banksia class action solicitor suspended from roll for two years
Legal Ethics 2022-06-24 9:59 am By Christine Caulfield

The solicitor found to have acted as a “postbox” to hide conflicts of interest in the class action over Banksia Securities’ collapse has been suspended from the roll of practitioners in Victoria for two years, after a judge found he was presently unfit to practice.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Mills Oakley brings on HWL Ebsworth partner to launch cyber risk and insurance practice
Business of Law 2022-06-23 1:36 pm By Christine Caulfield

Law firm Mills Oakley is launching a cyber risk and insurance offering spearheaded by former HWL Ebsworth partner Jason Symons.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?

Herbert Smith Freehills eyes tax law leader status with partner sweep
Tax 2022-06-20 1:49 pm By Christine Caulfield

As it severs ties with specialist outfit Greenwoods, Herbert Smith Freehills has brought on three tax law experts as part of the firm’s plans to beef up its commercial tax practice.

Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.

Already a subscriber?

Lost your password?