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Linda Reynolds ‘must have known or suspected’ Brittany Higgins was assaulted, court told
Brittany Higgins’ counsel has argued that her former boss, Senator Linda Reynolds, mishandled her staffer's allegation she was raped by colleague Bruce Lehrmann at Parliament House, saying she effectively told her to “go elsewhere”.
Brittany Higgins’ political cover-up claims ‘fictional’, trial court hears
As another trial traversing the rape allegations of former political staffer Brittany Higgins gets underway, a lawyer for Senator Linda Reynolds has told a court Higgins' claim she was pressured not to pursue a complaint against Bruce Lehrmann was the stuff of fairytales.
Clayton Utz nabs Holding Redlich veteran for commercial practice
Clayton Utz has bolstered its commercial litigation team by hiring a longtime Holding Redlich partner known for her work on the Lawyer X and Crown Resorts royal commissions.
Junior doctors class action says Peninsula Health must pay price for unpaid overtime
After leading the first in a series of class actions by thousands of junior doctors to victory at trial, the applicant in a landmark wage case against Peninsula Health has told a judge the penalty against the Victorian hospital operator must send a clear message.
Johnson Winter Slattery bolsters team with hire of tech law expert
Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed a technology and communications specialist, bolstering the ranks of its team in Sydney.
CrowdStrike outage to spark slew of complex courtroom fights, lawyers say
Experts say the chaos of last month’s CrowdStrike outage is likely to spark a flurry of litigation both overseas and at home, including class actions, but lawyers bringing the claims will face significant hurdles.
Jones Day lures Baker McKenzie special counsel for financial markets practice
Jones Day has bolstered its financial markets practice with the addition of a former Baker McKenzie special counsel. 
Lander & Rogers snags real estate partner from Gadens
Lander & Rogers has lured away a Gadens veteran to bolster its real estate practice in Brisbane. 
Government backs FWC plan to put CFMEU construction division into administration
Employment Minister Tony Burke says he will support the Fair Work Commission's plan to appoint an independent administrator to the construction division of the CFMEU and flagged an AFP investigation into recent allegations the union has been infiltrated by criminal figures. 
Johnson Winter Slattery picks up HSF lawyer for privacy team
Johnson Winter Slattery has boosted its cybersecurity, privacy and technology team by luring a senior technology lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills.