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In the latest expansion of its energy, infrastructure and resources team, K&L Gates has lured the former co-head of Baker McKenzie's Australia energy group to join the firm.

Seven has gone on the offensive in a lawsuit by former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach that alleges the broadcaster breached a settlement deed and defamed him, arguing it was Auerbach who broke the terms of their agreement. 

Sarah Proudfoot has been appointed as the CEO of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission after leading the commission's National Anti-Scam Centre.

The competition regulator has opened an informal review into whether competition issues would arise should French dairy company Lactalis make a play for the assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra which are up for sale.

Lander & Rogers has settled a lawsuit by a former practice group manager alleging the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.

A company that manufactures vehicle sensing technology used to monitor public parking has been allowed more time to renew its patents, despite opposition from rival SARB.

A specialist private equity lawyer with over 20 years of experience has joined King & Wood Mallesons private capital team as a partner.

A former cryptocurrency boss who faces a criminal investigation by ASIC is on the hook for a $10.3 million Bitcoin payout to a former employee, a court has found.

Two former Herbert Smith Freehills partners who specialise in infrastructure law have joined forces to launch  a new legal and advisory firm.