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IP boutiques, US litigation firm remain among worst for gender pay gap
The gender pay gap remains a sore spot for IP boutiques and one major US-based litigation firm, according to data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Lander & Rogers strengthens disputes team with lawyer from HSFK
Lander & Rogers has hired a disputes lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer to join its Brisbane-based commercial disputes practice as a partner. 
MinterEllison expands private capital team with Gilbert + Tobin hires
MinterEllison has expanded its private capital team, hiring two leveraged finance specialists from Gilbert + Tobin.
White & Case nabs KWM corporate partner
White & Case has lured a partner from King & Wood Mallesons with more than 20 years of experience working on private equity and mergers and acquisitions. 
Allens appoints new managing partner
Allens has appointed Marc Kemp to replace Richard Spurio as managing partner after more than a decade of leadership.
‘Our hippie’: Federal Court welcomes ponytailed public law pro to the bench
Known as a dedicated cyclist with a prodigious coffee habit, a softly spoken silk has been sworn in as a judge on the Federal Court after a career marked by a sustained interest in human rights. 
Family Court confirms reports over top judge’s relationship with colleague
The Federal Circuit and Family Court has confirmed reports that top judge Will Alstergren is in a personal relationship with another judge on the bench, but says procedures are in place to avoid conflicts of interest.
HWL Ebsworth’s top partner Russell Mailler resigns
HWL Ebsworth chief executive partner Russell Mailler has resigned from his role after 14 years at the law firm, the last two at the helm.
HSFK wins round in spat with PlayUp over $330,000 legal bill
A judge has set aside a decision on a costs assessment application by online gambling platform PlayUp in relation to a $330,000 unpaid legal bill from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.
Ashurst nabs insolvency lawyer from HWL Ebsworth
Ashurst has appointed a new partner to its restructuring and governance practice, nabbing a partner from HWL Ebsworth who represented the receivers of investment platform Brite Advisors.