SME Law
Lawyer reprimanded for ‘inappropriate’ domestic violence accusations
A Queensland lawyer who made discourteous and inappropriate comments to his client’s former partner, including that she was “the one who’s domestically violent”, has been publicly reprimanded and ordered to complete a family violence course.
SME Law
Virtual law firm defeats trademark opposition
A Victorian firm’s claim of brand confusion has failed to derail an online practice’s trademark application, with the delegate rejecting arguments of deceptive similarity and bad faith.
Big Law
HWLE adds Perth-based team from Squire Patton Boggs
BigLaw firm HWLE Lawyers has moved to strengthen its corporate and M&A practice in Perth, with the appointment of a partner, special counsel, and senior associate from a global rival.
SME Law
HopgoodGanim adds Thomsons special counsel as new partner
Kristen Kipps has been appointed as a partner in the Brisbane office of HopgoodGanim Lawyers, joining the firm’s construction group.
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Corporate Counsel
FWC accused of overlooking key claims from in-house lawyer’s employment dispute
Fresh off losing a general protections claim, Cisco’s former in-house lawyer has argued the Fair Work Commission failed to consider the full extent of his workplace treatment, including an allegedly unpaid bonus and the withdrawal of his salary protection.
Corporate Counsel
AI infrastructure: Assessing value and risk when plans change
Australia’s data-centre boom requires long-term commitments in a rapidly changing market. Understanding the economics behind those commitments is critical to assessing value and allocating risk, write Christine Polek and Theresa Bischof.
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