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Dentons adds HSF competition heavyweight to Sydney office
Global legal giant Dentons has snagged a Herbert Smith Freehills competition partner with almost 30 years experience at the big six firm for its Sydney office.
DLA Piper picks up IP partner from MinterEllison
DLA Piper has snagged a leading technology partner from rival MinterEllison to join its intellectual property and technology practice.
Settlement reached in former real estate partner’s feud with Piper Alderman
Piper Alderman has settled a dispute with a former partner who claimed the law firm discriminated against her when she was ousted from the partnership.
ACCC does about-face, blesses MYOB’s acquisition of GreatSoft
The ACCC has approved accounting software provider MYOB's acquisition of cloud practice management software provider GreatSoft, reversing its earlier position that the deal could harm competition because the South Africa-based company had the potential to become a strong competitor to MYOB as more accounting firms migrate to the cloud.
Leading tax litigator among three new partners snagged by Gadens
Gadens has recruited three new partners to join the growing firm, including a tax litigation specialist who previously represented the Commissioner of Taxation in high-profile litigation against Crown Resorts.
Ben Roberts-Smith accused in court of ‘deliberate concealment’ of docs, as AFP confirms probe
News publishers facing a defamation suit by Ben Roberts-Smith have called on the war veteran to explain alleged "deliberate concealment" of documents relevant to the case, as the Australian Federal Police reveals they are investigating claims he buried evidence.
Woolworths entitled to recoup loss in train derailment despite ‘force majeure’ event, judge says
Supermarket giant Woolworths can recoup losses from a 2014 train derailment in South Australia despite a contractual clause excluding force majeure events, the NSW Supreme Court has found.
QC who defeated challenges to COVID-19 restrictions tapped for Victoria’s highest court
Victoria's solicitor-general, who led the state government in its successful defence of two legal challenges to its COVID-19 restrictions last year, has been appointed to the Court of Appeal. 
Ashust snags renewable energy trio from Baker McKenzie
Ashurst has lured the global co-head and two partners from Baker McKenzie's renewable energy practice, giving the firm a boost in representing clients in the global transition towards more sustainable forms of energy.
Judges among targets of Morrison government’s sexual harassment law overhaul
Judges and members of Parliament will be liable for sexual harassment in the workplace under an overhaul of sex discrimination laws, the Morrison government said Thursday, but the proposed reforms were criticised by the ACTU as falling short.