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Russells partner accused of bullying told lawyer she was ‘very negative’
Russells has hit back at a former lawyer's claims that she was bullied by a partner, saying in its defence that the partner told the lawyer she came across as “very negative and unwilling to engage”.
Clyde & Co sued by insurers over indemnity advice
Clyde & Co has been hit with a lawsuit by insurers who say they were wrongly advised to indemnify a builder in a legal dispute. 
‘Our integrations are on track’: Class action flags WiseTech response to short seller report
A shareholder class action against WiseTech has cited the logistics company’s response to a short seller’s report as proof of its failure to disclose the true performance of businesses purchased during an acquisitions streak. 
Cornwalls hits back at $4.8M negligence suit by former client
Law firm Cornwalls has denied claims by a former client that it acted negligently and caused it to enter receivership, resulting in $4.8 million in losses. 
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Qube slashes Martinus’ costs in spat over terminal construction
Logistics giant Qube has partially prevailed in setting aside amounts Martinus Rail claimed it was owed under a contract for work at an intermodal freight terminal in Moorebank, NSW.
Ex-Bulldogs player must produce messages between solicitor and doctor
An NRL player who is suing the Bulldogs for mental harm after he was allegedly forced to wrestle 30 other players as punishment must hand over correspondence between his solicitor and doctor.
AI pathology invention just administrative tool, not patentable: IP Australia
AI tech company Paige can't patent a tool to provide quality control for analysis of pathology images, with IP Australia finding the invention is merely an “administrative scheme” to automate the role of human pathologists. 
Bird & Bird snags DLA Piper partner for Sydney office
Bird & Bird has hired DLA Piper technology and data protection partner Nicholas Boyle to join the firm's Sydney office.
Child removal class actions launched against NSW, WA
Two class actions have been filed alleging racial discrimination by New South Wales and Western Australia over the placement of children in state care.
Slater & Gordon denies firing HR head for reporting underpayments
Slater & Gordon has hit back at a suit by its former head of human resources, who claims she was axed after raising concerns about underpayments, arguing she was fired for misconduct.