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Lawyer accused of stealing firm data fails to bolster defence
A lawyer who allegedly stole confidential information from his former workplace and set out to establish a rival firm has failed in his bid to add to his defence, including a claim that a supposed “side agreement” tainted the employment agreement “with illegality”.
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Legal Practice Board of WA completes post-hack review
The Board says services are continuing to come back online, but the risk of further data leakage remains low following takedown efforts.
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Emplawyer grows with special counsel appointment
A special counsel with an extensive background in workplace law, workplace relations and commercial litigation has joined Emplawyer.
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NSW tribunal awards landmark $2.4m payout to tunnel worker diagnosed with silicosis
An NSW tunneller who developed silicosis after years of working on major infrastructure projects has won at least $2.4 million in damages, in what lawyers describe as a precedent-setting victory for the nation’s tunnelling industry.
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B Corp law firms: an oxymoron?
Why be a B Corp? It’s something Marque Lawyers has been for over a decade, and in truth, we always were purpose-led, before B Corp was even a thing. So it’s not a question we ask ourselves anymore, but I’m always happy to talk about what it means, writes Michael Bradley.
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Why the best firm leaders are the ones who care for their people
In a legal landscape dominated by billable targets, high stakes and constant performance demands, one partner says the most successful leaders aren’t the ones chasing numbers – they’re the ones who put their people first.
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