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Scyne has ‘grave concern’ about defecting partner setting up competing business, court told
Government consulting firm Scyne Advisory has argued it is entitled to enforce a non-compete clause to stop a partner from jumping to competitor Downer EDI, citing concerns she will be setting up a competing business.
PwC spinoff Scyne Advisory sues to stop partner moving to Downer EDI
Government consulting firm Scyne Advisory has brought legal action to stop a partner from jumping to the professional services arm of infrastructure giant Downer EDI.
Hamilton Locke nabs partners from Corrs, Clifford Chance
Hamilton Locke has recruited two senior lawyers from Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Clifford Chance to bolster its regulatory advice practice. 
DRA Global can’t suppress ‘scandalous’ details from ex-CEO’s $9M lawsuit
DRA Global has failed to keep under wraps passages from its former CEO's lawsuit which the engineering firm argued would cause “serious reputational and commercial harm” if published.
Grant Thornton, Moore Stephens sued over Linchpin audits
Embattled investment firm Linchpin Capital has sued auditors Grant Thornton and Moore Stephens for signing off on the compliance plan for a registered fund that allegedly used investor money to advance the company's business interests and line its directors' pockets.
Judge in ASIC’s first COVID-19 case says legal team swap no excuse for defaulting on orders
The judge overseeing ASIC’s first COVID-19-related case has criticised personal lender ClearLoans’ delay in responding to the case, saying a change in the company's legal representation was not an excuse for defaulting on court orders.
COVID-19 lockdown challenge tossed by High Court
The High Court has unanimously rejected a constitutional challenge against the Victorian government over its COVID-19 lockdown measures.
Victoria keeps options open in High Court lockdown challenge
The Victorian government has not decided how it will respond to a constitutional challenge brought in the High Court against the state's COVID-19 lockdown measures, and has been given just four more days to make its move. 
Colette administrators not liable for rent payments in COVID-19 downturn, court rules
Administrators of collapsed retailer Colette by Colette Hayman will not have to pay over $714,000 in rent after court ruled that a temporary rent freeze in light of the COVID-19 crisis was in the interests of the company's creditors.