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Silk appointments in NSW move the needle, slightly, on gender parity
In a push toward gender parity, more than 30 per cent of the latest silks appointed in NSW are women, a percentage that mirrors the representation of women at the Bar.
Court dismisses charges against former Macquarie adviser
A criminal case against a former financial adviser from Macquarie accused of trading in derivatives without a client's authority has been dismissed.
ANZ, OnePath to pay $50M in super class action settlement
Big Four bank ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath will pay $50 million to settle a class action brought on behalf of super members allegedly charged excessive fees.
ANZ, OnePath reach 11th-hour settlement in class action
A settlement has been reached on the eve of trial in a class action against ANZ and OnePath alleging they slugged super fund members with excessive fees.
Dentons, Australia chair say ex-partner’s suit in breach of settlement
Dentons and Australian chair Doug Stipanicev have hit back at allegations by a former property partner that they breached workplace laws, saying the partner is barred from bringing his case.
Liquidators settle with Grant Thornton, Moore Stephens over Linchpin audits
Linchpin Capital liquidators have resolved their case against Grant Thornton and Moore Stephens, a year after a court found the evidence on its face established a claim against the auditors.
Judge questions Dentons’ claim of ignorance of alleged search for dirt
A judge on Thursday queried counsel for Dentons on the law firm's defence to claims by an ex-partner that Australian chair and CEO Doug Stipanicev initiated a search for evidence of misconduct.
Dentons chair says he ‘abhors’ offensive statements in anti-vax report
Dentons Australia chair and CEO Doug Stipanicev has hit back at claims made in a lawsuit by a former partner over an article he shared that spewed anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.
Dentons investigating ex-partner’s claims against Australia chair
Dentons is facing a lawsuit by a former partner who alleges the law firm's Australian chair emailed him a conspiracy-laden anti-vaccine pamphlet.
Coles, Woolworths taken to court by ACCC over ‘illusory’ discounts
Major supermarkets Coles and Woolworths have been taken to court by the consumer regulator, accused of inflating prices for short periods in order to advertise more attractive discounts.