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Ashust snags renewable energy trio from Baker McKenzie
Ashurst has lured the global co-head and two partners from Baker McKenzie's renewable energy practice, giving the firm a boost in representing clients in the global transition towards more sustainable forms of energy.
Judges among targets of Morrison government’s sexual harassment law overhaul
Judges and members of Parliament will be liable for sexual harassment in the workplace under an overhaul of sex discrimination laws, the Morrison government said Thursday, but the proposed reforms were criticised by the ACTU as falling short.
Westpac faces ASIC action over ‘junk’ credit insurance
The corporate cop has launched action against banking giant Westpac for allegedly selling worthless add-on credit card insurance to unwitting customers, the first of what could be a series of cases against banks in the wake of a remediation program that has returned $250 million to hundreds of thousands of account holders with 11 major lenders.
Judge deals Star winning hand in pursuit of high-roller who lost $43M in a week
Star Entertainment can continue its case against a wealthy junket gambler who dishonoured a cheque after losing $43 million in one week at the Baccarat table at Star's Gold Coast casino.
Lawyerly holiday publishing schedule
In observance of the Easter holiday, Lawyerly will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5. We will resume regular daily publishing on Tuesday, April 6.
Will women’s ‘lens’ lead to greater diversity in judicial appointments?
Barristers and legal experts are calling on the new Attorney-General to actively commit to gender diversity when she begins to make appointments to the courts, as the federal government's promise to put its decision making through a women's "lens" raises hopes of more female judicial appointments to correct the imbalance on the bench.
Michaelia Cash to become Attorney-General in cabinet shake up
Christian Porter will step down from his role as Attorney-General and be replaced by high-ranking Senator Michaelia Cash, in a shake up of the ministry following a series of sexual harassment and abuse scandals in the government.
Law firm appeals $1.4M judgment over negligent advice
A Sydney-based law firm is challenging a ruling that ordered it to pay $1.4 million in damages for failing to properly advise a client of his rights under a partnership agreement after he suffered several strokes.  
Christian Porter could lose Attorney-General post in Cabinet reshuffle
Speculation is growing that Prime Minister Scott Morrison is poised to move embattled Cabinet ministers Christian Porter and Linda Reynolds off their portfolios, in a reshuffle of his front bench amid a deepening political crisis.
UNSW accused of firing professor who complained of sex discrimination
The University of New South Wales has been taken to court by a former tenured professor who alleges she was terminated after making complaints about discrimination against female academics, bullying and misuse of her intellectual property.