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HopgoodGanim lures Holding Redlich partner to lead IP, cyber group
Business of Law 2025-03-27 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

HopgoodGanim has poached a specialist technology partner to lead the firm’s IP and cyber practice. Partner Andrew Hynd has joined HopgoodGanim’s Brisbane office from Holding Redlich, where he worked for close to seven years. He is joined by senior associate Jean Lukin, who also makes the jump from Holding Redlich. Hynd brings over 20 years…

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Knowmore class action defendant seeks boost from recent declassing decision
Class Actions 2025-03-26 11:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The peak body for community legal centres argues a case over alleged cookie cutter legal advice should be stripped of class action status, citing a recent judgment in a case against a Victorian law firm, but a judge noted there may be significant differences. 

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Slater & Gordon refers former employee to police over email with salary data
Business of Law 2025-03-25 1:32 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Slater & Gordon suspects a former employee who knew its security protocols sent a firm-wide email containing sensitive salary data last month and has referred the findings of its investigation to Victoria Police.

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Lawyer accused of attempted blackmail wins round against Canberra firm
Business of Law 2025-03-25 4:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

A lawyer accused of trying to blackmail personal injury firm Maliganis Edwards Johnson has won a challenge to an injunction, with a judge finding the blackmail allegation was more nuanced than conveyed by the Canberra firm. 

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AIA snags general counsel from MLC Life
Business of Law 2025-03-24 11:10 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Grant Jones has been appointed general counsel at insurer AIA Australia after nearly a decade at competitor MLC Life.

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Court won’t vacate trial against law firm, barrister, despite consent from all sides
Professional Negligence 2025-03-21 11:48 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has refused to vacate a trial next month in a case against a law firm and a barrister by a former client, despite the agreement of all parties to push off the hearing.

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Maddocks brings on two special counsel for Canberra government practice
Business of Law 2025-03-21 11:53 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A real estate expert and probity specialist have joined Maddocks Canberra-based government practice as special counsel.

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Lehrmann inquiry chair Walter Sofronoff to fight serious corrupt conduct finding
Legal Ethics 2025-03-19 11:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

An ACT Integrity Commission report has found serious corrupt conduct by Walter Sofronoff KC, who chaired a Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann.

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NSW to crack down on personal injury ‘claim farming’
Legal Ethics 2025-03-18 11:32 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The NSW government has introduced legislation to crack down on ‘claim farming’ for personal injury claims and international torts, despite concerns from the Law Society and the Bar the bill may prevent lawful referral practices.

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FB Rice hires former IP head at biotech to lead new advisory service
Business of Law 2025-03-14 11:28 pm By Andy Sidler

IP boutique FB Rice has hired an IP expert from biotechnology firm CSL Seqirus to head it up a new advisory service.

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