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Legal admissions board in WA victim of cyberattack
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2025-05-29 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Legal Practice Board in Western Australia has confirmed it was the victim of a data breach, with the bank details of the board and a small number of practitioners said to have been accessed.

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Coleman Greig defeats client’s claims in dispute over ‘exorbitant’ fees
Business of Law 2025-05-29 11:09 pm By Sam Matthews

A former client of Coleman Grieg has lost her challenge to alleged “exorbitant” fees charged by the law firm, with a judge also rejecting her contention that she signed costs notices under duress.

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Banksia receiver mulls release bid from case by class action members
Class Actions 2025-05-28 11:13 pm By Christine Caulfield

The receiver appointed a decade ago to claw back money for investors in failed Banksia Securities might seek the protection of a court order releasing him from proposed new proceedings, which would also target lawyers alleged to have breached their overarching obligations.

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Cooper Grace Ward snatches corporate partner from K&L Gates
Business of Law 2025-05-23 11:32 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Brisbane-based law firm Cooper Grace Ward has lured a corporate law expert from K&L Gates to join its partnership.

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Federal Court Chief Justice flags possible constraints on pleadings 
Courts 2025-05-22 11:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Federal Court Chief Justice Debra Mortimer has flagged possible limitations on cashed-up parties in commercial disputes running overly complex cases that tie the court’s resources down. 

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Ashurst winds down Canberra government practice in deal with Thomson Geer
Business of Law 2025-05-22 10:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Ashurst has decided to wind down its Canberra federal government practice following a strategic review, with seven partners set to move to Thomson Geer. 

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Squire Patton Boggs scoops up Allens lawyer for corporate practice
Business of Law 2025-05-22 11:56 pm By Christine Caulfield

Squire Patton Boggs has recruited a private equity specialist from Allens for its Sydney corporate practice.

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Allens picks up restructuring partner from Baker McKenzie
Business of Law 2025-05-21 11:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

Allens has added a Baker McKenzie partner to its restructuring practice in Sydney. 

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Judge recuses herself from case, citing ‘friendly’ relationship with legal watchdog CEO
Legal Ethics 2025-05-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has recused herself from hearing the Victorian legal watchdog’s case against the owners of a law firm, saying she was “fortified” in that choice due to concerns raised about her longstanding relationship with the regulator’s CEO. 

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Non-competes ban should be top of mind for employers, says new HopgoodGanim partner
Business of Law 2025-05-20 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Albanese government’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements should be top of mind for employers, according to HopgoodGanim’s newest employment partner.

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