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Google’s ad tech dominance probed by second class action firm
A second law firm has launched a class action investigation into Google’s dominance in the online advertising exchange, alleging breaches of competition laws. 
Allergan hit with class action over breast implants linked to cancer
US drug company Allergan is facing a class action on behalf of women implanted with textured breast implants that were recalled after they were linked to a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 
MinterEllison hires regulatory lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills
A former Herbert Smith Freehills financial services expert has made the jump to MinterEllison, the eighth lawyer to join in a single month. 
Class action probe accuses union of forcing staff to join Labor Party
The United Workers Union is facing a class action investigation for allegedly requiring staff to become Labor Party members and volunteer for ALP campaigns.
Class action firm breaches costs disclosure rules again, fights penalty
The law firm running a class action against hospitality giant Merivale wants a court to waive a penalty for its failure -- once again -- to properly disclose its fees.
Court won’t suppress name of barrister accused of sexual harassment
An Adelaide barrister has lost his bid for suppression and anonymity orders in proceedings arising from a sexual harassment complaint made against him by a junior solicitor.
Angus & Julia Stone’s claims against management company sent to UK
An appeals court has found that a claim by indie duo Angus & Julia Stone alleging their former talent management company owes $2.8 million in overcharges should proceed in a UK court.
Lawyers in NSW can’t use AI to generate affidavits, witness statements, court says
The New South Wales Supreme Court has issued new guidelines barring practitioners from using AI in the preparation of affidavits and witness statements, warning it risks "diluting" or "embellishing" a person's own knowledge. 
Law firm report clears WiseTech founder Richard White of misconduct
A review of allegations against WiseTech founder Richard White has cleared the billionaire of misconduct, finding no misuse of company funds and characterising his behaviour in the workplace as “creative abrasion" not bullying.
Russells partner accused of bullying told lawyer she was ‘very negative’
Russells has hit back at a former lawyer's claims that she was bullied by a partner, saying in its defence that the partner told the lawyer she came across as “very negative and unwilling to engage”.