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

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

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.

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.

A Queensland solicitor publicly reprimanded for employing a disqualified person has been criticised for her “fundamental lack of awareness” of the ethical obligations she holds as a legal practitioner.

Women accounted for the majority of senior promotions in Lawyers Weekly’s exclusive analysis of more than 1,000 promotions, but that milestone does not mean the profession’s work is done.

Across its Asia-Pacific promotions, Clyde & Co has two new partners and promoted three to senior associates in its Sydney office.

Pouring fuel on a fire may be an accurate way to describe the Northern Territory government’s proposed legislation to make an existing problem with young people in police watch houses so much worse, writes Dr Jacqueline Rule.

The Legal Aid NT Helpline has marked 30 years of helping Territorians access legal information, support, and referrals, cementing its role as a vital gateway to justice across the Northern Territory.

A highly regarded competition, antitrust and regulatory lawyer has been appointed to Addisons’ partnership.