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A woman suing the Commonwealth over an allegedly malicious prosecution has failed in a bid to have senior counsel removed from the case, arguing the barrister lacked objectivity and was motivated by animus towards her.

A partner who headed up the general liability practice at Carter Newell has brought her team over to Clyde & Co.

DW Fox Tucker’s newest special counsel appointment will further strengthen the capabilities within its wills and estates practice.

New research and insights are signalling that the risks associated with professional AI use are less about the technology’s capacity and more about how firms use it.

An associate with more than two decades of experience in the legal industry and a strong reputation for client care and strategic advocacy has joined Travis Schultz & Partners in Queensland.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the legal industry, boutique law firms are finding new ways to compete with Australia’s largest practices.

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria Richard Niall and Victorian Bar president Fiona Ryan SC have welcomed the appointment of 15 new senior counsel in Victoria.

A judge has rejected challenges to referees’ damages calculations in a former client’s negligence proceedings against HWL Ebsworth, but has left open a question of unrecovered legal costs.

Allegations concerning Uber’s handling of women passengers’ safety and its response to reports of sexual assault, sexual misconduct and sexual harassment by drivers are being investigated by Slater and Gordon Lawyers in a potential Australian class action.

Despite “egregious” breaches of anti-money laundering laws by Star Sydney and Star Queensland, the Federal Court was reluctant to impose a penalty exceeding $260 million, citing previous financial penalties and the suspension of their casino licenses.