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A leading defamation barrister was accused of “harassing” Rebel Wilson during a cross-examination that delved into sensational allegations of “Russian oligarch billionaires” funding the proceedings and the intentional dumping of digital evidence.

While Australia may be a relatively small nation, it is rapidly ascending the ranks as one of the world’s most litigious jurisdictions – a shift showing no signs of slowing and one that demands businesses, courts, and lawyers alike remain increasingly proactive in navigating this evolving landscape.

National BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has strengthened its national partnership with the appointment of three new partners from leading international and national law firms.

Sexual assault victims will have the option to pre-record testimony under law reforms promised by the Victorian Attorney-General.

The surge in CTE cases has rapidly moved beyond the sporting arena, spilling into the legal and insurance sectors, with insurers, sporting bodies, and regulators now on high alert as the legal and financial stakes continue to escalate.

A reprimand has been handed to a Perth solicitor who copied her clients’ signatures onto documents without their knowledge.

Rebel Wilson was accused of lying, making up stories, and giving self-serving evidence during a tense cross-examination in a defamation case brought by one of the leading stars of her debut film, The Deb.

In this virtual and free live-stream event, Lawyers Weekly and Clio bridge the gap between legal education and the practical demands of building and scaling a modern law firm.

Global law firm Law Squared has named a new head of legal operations and innovation, in a move the firm says “doubles down” on its commitment to legal innovation and the evolution of service delivery.

There are lessons that musicians can learn from the Katy Perry case, as well as tips to glean on how to prevent these legal battles from happening in the first place, writes Aparna Watal.