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Barrister reprimanded over courtroom snub of judge

A barrister has been reprimanded for a series of courtroom etiquette breaches after failing to stand and bow to the judge, repeatedly arriving late to court, and persistently asking leading questions.

Holding Redlich takes 4 from HWLE Lawyers

Holding Redlich has taken four construction, infrastructure, and projects lawyers, including two partners, from HWLE Lawyers.

Moray & Agnew bolsters government practice with 2 Perth partner hires

National law firm Moray & Agnew has strengthened its government practice in Western Australia with the appointment of two experienced administrative law partners.

Jones Day takes tax partner from big 4 firm

International firm Jones Day has bolstered its tax capabilities with the appointment of an of counsel lawyer from big four firm EY.

Sparke Helmore creates new technology provider

In partnership with technology services company Adaca, BigLaw firm Sparke Helmore will deliver legally assured technology to the public and private sector with a new company, Trivity.

Billionaire’s bid to sideline judge, stop criminal case falls flat

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer’s bid to derail criminal proceedings has fallen short, as have his attempts to have a judge stand aside for a decade-old conversation with his litigious former business partner.

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