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Johnson Winter Slattery lures construction partner from Baker McKenzie
Law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has expanded its building and construction law practice, recruiting an experienced partner from Baker McKenzie to join its Brisbane office.
GM says supply of Holden’s best-selling cars would have dried up anyway
Defending a class action by dealers over a decision to retire Holden, General Motors argues it would have been forced to close the unprofitable plant that manufactured the vehicles for the Australian market even absent the 2020 withdrawal of the iconic brand.
Norton Rose lures construction pros back from Clyde & Co
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured back two leading construction lawyers to the firm from Clyde & Co, along with a third leading construction and projects specialist.
Cosmetic Institute surgeons can’t declass breast implant action
A judge has tossed out an application by a group of surgeons who formerly worked for The Cosmetic Institute to declass a representative proceeding on behalf of 13,500 patients who claim they suffered injury or complications from breast augmentation surgery.
Ex-Cushman & Wakefield director appeals ban on office leasing role with rival
A former Cushman & Wakefield director is appealing a ruling released Friday that upheld a non-compete restraint in her employment contract with the real estate services giant.
Attorney-General calls on lawyers to help push Voice campaign to victory
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called on Australia's lawyers to show their support for the Indigenous Voice as the campaign to amend the Constitution to enshrine a Voice in Parliament races ahead.
Developer ‘bought influence’ from Victorian MPs, councillors: IBAC report
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has vowed to limit the role of local councils in planning decisions after the state’s anti-corruption board delivered a scathing report finding property developer John Woodman “bought influence” from councillors in Melbourne and two state MP’s.
Former MP Craig Kelly defeats suit over election poster font size
The Federal Court has thrown out a lawsuit accusing former NSW politician Craig Kelly of breaching electoral laws with election posters that displayed the details of his authorisation in 8 point font.
First Indigenous woman appointed to Australian supreme court
In a historic first, ACT Magistrate Louise Taylor has become the first Indigenous woman to be appointed to an Australian supreme court.
Solicitor who was unaware of Harman obligation hit with fine
A lawyer accused of wrongfully using information obtained via subpoena in a family law case has been hit with a $2,000 fine by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, after he chose to appeal a reprimand from the NSW Law Society.