A principal lawyer was reprimanded for his behaviour during a scandalous company retreat, including taking his pants off in front of employees and performing a shirtless cabaret dance.
Independent law firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has added five to the partnership and elevated a further 25 professionals.
A federal police officer’s defamation claim against former ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold for his highly publicised criticism of their alleged conduct during Brittany Higgins’ rape trial was dismissed.
For emerging practitioners, venturing into fashion law is not just a career choice but also a compelling opportunity to blend creativity with legal acumen, writes Mariah Saad.
National consultancy model firm Keypoint Law has welcomed a senior commercial litigator as its newest consulting principal.
National plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has appointed a new litigation finance manager, who has had a “decorated career” in litigation funding, the firm says.
PepsiCo successfully appealed a Federal Court finding that it was liable for royalty withholding tax payments.
International law firm Wotton + Kearney has promoted 33 across offices in the Asia-Pacific region, including four to the partnership.
In light of the increasing adoption of flexible work hours and remote work options within the legal profession, it is important for firm leaders not to overlook the significance of investing time in nurturing both internal and external relationships.
In what is the largest elevation of senior associates at the firm in five years, Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted 62 senior associates across all practices in Australia.
