‘Balanced approach’ needed on non-competes, say senior lawyers
The case for a ban on non-compete provisions may not stack up, a BigLaw partner and Sydney-based silk have argued.
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Aug 2024
K&L Gates adds partner and team from HWL Ebsworth
Global law firm K&L Gates continues to grow its Australian partnership, this time appointing a real estate partner and his team from a BigLaw rival.
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Colin Biggers & Paisley names new deputy head
National law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has appointed a new deputy managing partner, in what the firm called “an exciting succession milestone”.
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Jetstar facing class action over COVID-19 flight cancellations
A class action has been filed against Jetstar Airways, seeking refunds and compensation for customers whose payments were “unlawfully retained” during the global pandemic
THE BAR • Wed, 21 Aug 2024
In sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’
A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may glean that the provision of an apology could be enough ...
THE BAR • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Team of 7 join Turner Freeman from Coleman Greig
Two partners, a lawyer, two support staff and two clerks have moved across from Coleman Greig Lawyers to Turner Freeman Lawyers.
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
MillerPrince appoints new banking and finance practice head
Sydney-based boutique corporate and commercial firm MillerPrince has appointed a new partner to lead its banking and finance team.
SME LAW • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
What is legal’s role in ensuring adherence to the Right to Disconnect?
With the recently legislated Right to Disconnect set to begin next week, law departments need to be across the looming changes and expectations for workplaces.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Grindr and a glass of prosecco: ‘Mystifying’ approach to allegations sees Virgin employee reinstated
An unfair dismissal claim has resulted in a cabin crew member with Virgin Airlines Australia being reinstated over what the Fair Work Commission labelled a “mystifying” ...
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Aug 2024
