The Federal Court’s Chief Justice questioned how Deloitte could say it was “surprised” with the information it was receiving from group members of the Northern Territory stolen wages class action, particularly because of evidence it “knew what it was getting into”.
Lawyers Weekly launches its first-ever M&A Dealmakers ranking to recognise and celebrate the best dealmakers across the country.
Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.
Global law firm Ashurst has strengthened its taxation practice with the addition of a partner from national rival MinterEllison, following a recent leadership reshuffle within the group.
International law firm King & Spalding, with 1,300 lawyers across more than two dozen offices globally, has established a foothold in Sydney, marking its first official presence Down Under.
A West Australian criminal lawyer was publicly reprimanded and fined for writing off his client’s instructions as “bulls--t” and “self-serving nonsense” in emails to counsel.
Proceedings in the Fair Work Commission were dismissed because a man sent hundreds of lengthy, inappropriate and threatening emails to his former employer, the staff, and its solicitors.
As Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms loom, child protection experts have warned that financial crime isn’t just a regulatory burden but a frontline in the fight against exploitation.
Following a landmark court victory that awarded nearly $100,000 to a festivalgoer unlawfully strip-searched at Splendour in the Grass, Slater & Gordon is now setting its sights on a new class action against NSW Police for similar alleged misconduct.
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has bolstered its taxation practice group by appointing a partner from rival firm Ashurst.
