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National law firm Lander & Rogers has poached a 10-member regulatory litigation team, including two partners, from a rival national practice.

In a bizarre chain of events, a Victorian solicitor had his firm push ahead with a case against his client’s advice, tried to persuade her to give evidence, then began acting for the opposing party as well.

A partner who took a junior intern back to his flat after an office Christmas party and made offensive comments about a colleague’s fertility issues has narrowly avoided an immediate ban from practising.

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has elevated five of its lawyers to the partnership, strengthening its senior ranks across three of its Australian offices.

The bigger you are, the more your commercial footprint can inadvertently crush smaller creators who built something legitimate, writes Aparna Watal.

A sole director submitted false Legal Aid claims, including billing for six hours in court despite appearing for just seven minutes.

The toll of dismissal settlements is often overlooked, according to EMA Consulting principal consultant Ming-Lyn Hii.

Firms looking to automate their practice without losing authentic client engagement should focus on the boring parts, a principal lawyer has shared.

National law firm Kain Lawyers has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new director to its competition and regulatory practice, who comes from global firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

International law firm Hamilton Locke has welcomed four new partners across several key practice areas, including senior hires from global heavyweights Baker McKenzie and K&L Gates.