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Strike-off looms for lawyer who levelled explosive claims against peers

A recommendation to strike off a Western Australian lawyer for making baseless, scandalous allegations has sent a strong message to the profession that “very serious consequences” will be taken against those who engage in similar misconduct.

Big Law

Dentons adds experienced Australian energy lawyer to partnership

Dentons has bolstered its national energy, resources, and infrastructure practice with the appointment of an experienced projects partner.

Big Law

ACCC takes retail giant to court over alleged dangerous products

Allegations of safety breaches involving cosmetic nail glue and button battery products have been made against retail giant Kmart.

Big Law

Qld Supreme Court orders nation’s largest-ever asbestosis compensation

Slater and Gordon Lawyers has secured a $1.9 million payment for an ex-plumber diagnosed with asbestosis after being exposed to the toxic substance during his employment.

Corporate Counsel

Foresight is legal’s new superpower

What would change if your legal team saw every renewal, overrun and policy risk coming? Here's what it takes to build that kind of foresight.

SME Law

How Keytech Intelligence is building AI around trust

The veteran-owned Australian technology company is bringing lessons from sensitive document work to a new chapter in legal practice.

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