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Arnold Thomas & Becker loses bid for quick dismissal of ex-client’s lawsuit
Legal Ethics 2019-05-13 4:55 pm By Amelia Birnie

A self-represented former client of personal injury firm Arnold Thomas & Becker has successfully blocked an application for summary judgment in a dispute that alleges the firm advised him to accept settlement of his workplace sexual assault case so they could receive their costs.

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Herbert Smith Freehills wins case over United’s failed IPO
Corporate 2018-06-26 11:50 pm By Christine Caulfield

Herbert Smith Freehills has prevailed in a suit by United Petroleum alleging the law firm and former United chairman Martin Hudson breached their duties to the company when they pulled a planned initial public offering in 2016.

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Law firm rivals in bidding war to woo AMP shareholders
Class Actions 2018-05-15 10:15 pm By Christine Caulfield

A bidding war erupted Tuesday among law firms angling to lead a $2 billion shareholder class action against AMP, with Maurice Blackburn announcing a “super deal” and Quinn Emanuel besting that with a funding arrangement to “shake up” the market.

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DibbsBarker to close up shop following Dentons deal
Business of Law 2018-03-22 10:11 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

DibbsBarker is closing its doors after signing a deal that will see 17 partners and support staff move to Dentons, the world’s largest firm.

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Slater & Gordon faces Fair Work fight with union
Employment 2018-02-13 8:17 pm By Christine Caulfield

Slater & Gordon will face the Fair Work Commission in a dispute with the Australian Services Union after a “very unsatisfactory meeting” over the law firm’s restructuring plans.

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Dentons grows Aussie presence with new Melbourne digs
Dentons 2017-11-01 2:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

Global law firm Dentons has expanded its presence in Australia with a fifth office Down Under, this one in Melbourne.

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White & Case celebrates Down Under as litigation cloud lifts
Business of Law 2017-10-20 9:38 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Five months after settling litigation with Herbert Smith Freehills over the poaching of eight partners — and just one month after the settlement’s anti-poaching restrictions expired — U.S.-based firm White & Case has celebrated its entrance into Australia with launch parties in Melbourne and Sydney.

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