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Addisons brings on competition partner

A highly regarded competition, antitrust and regulatory lawyer has been appointed to Addisons’ partnership.

Fraud and racism claims made by struck-off solicitor

Rolled up in his attempt to dodge a bankruptcy order, a solicitor disciplined for professional misconduct tried to have a Federal Court judge re…

NT judge to face discrimination, sexual harassment complaint

A former judge of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory failed to have the Federal Court toss out a complaint by an associate who has made…

PM announces new Fair Work Court

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the creation of a new Fair Work Court, which he says will “resolve disputes faster and at lower cos…

Commercial and cross-border exposure key to opportunities abroad

For those with ambitions to take their legal careers overseas, commercial and cross-border skills are king, the senior associate of a global fir…