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Federal Circuit Court judge engaged in inappropriate conduct towards two women, inquiry finds
A Federal Circuit Court judge has resigned after an inquiry found he engaged in inappropriate conduct of a "sexualised" nature towards two young women.
Elit Lawyers co-founder Danielle Snell on starting a law firm in lockdown
For Elit Lawyers by McGirr & Snell partner and co-founder Danielle Snell, experiencing one of the strictest COVID-19 lockdowns in the world fundamentally changed the course of her career in litigation.
Insurer must cover breast implant doctor’s class action defence costs
A surgeon facing class action claims from breast implant patients of the defunct The Cosmetic Institute has won his legal battle against an insurer that denied coverage for his defence costs.
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Christine Tran forges BigLaw path as a first-gen Australian
For Herbert Smith Freehills partner Christine Tran her first all-nighter at the law firm was a critical moment in her career in class action litigation.
‘If you build it they will come’: Roberts & Partners’ Christiaan Roberts on starting his own firm
Facing off in the courtroom against large litigation firms is never easy, says solicitor Christiaan Roberts, the head of Sydney’s Roberts & Partners, but there are advantages to being small and nimble.
Why Johnson Winter & Slattery’s Andreas Piesiewicz resisted the call of the bar
While Johnson Winter & Slattery’s Andreas Piesiewicz is known for his advocacy and ability to hold his own in the courtroom against some of Australia’s top silks, the 39-year-old partner opted for the camaraderie of the law firm to the life of a barrister.
Lloyds, QBE face class actions over COVID-19 business interruption claims
Insurers Lloyds Australia and QBE have been hit with class actions by policyholders who were denied business interruption coverage for COVID-19-related shutdowns.
Crown, James Packer liable for $326,000 Workcover payment to assaulted security guard, court told
Victoria's Workcover has sued Crown and its major shareholder James Packer to recoup the compensation insurance it paid to a security guard who was allegedly assaulted by Packer on New Year's Eve 2015.
Ex-Quantum boss pleads guilty to market manipulation, insider trading
Former Quantum Resources CEO and director Avrohom Kimelman faces up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to charges of insider trading and conspiring to manipulate the market in shares of the company, now known as Nova Minerals.
S&P class action applicant resists paying security for ratings agency’s costs
A fight is looming over a bid by S&P Global for a class action applicant to pay security for the legal costs of defending the litigation, with the applicant arguing it shouldn't have to fork over anything.