Baker’s office opens doors to China Posted on November 27, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs THE global chairman of Baker & McKenzie believes his Brisbane office is perfectly positioned to capitalise on opportunities with China.
Firms count on confidence Posted on November 27, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs BUSINESS confidence among the leading accounting firms is growing strongly driven by increased demand from the corporate sector.
Top silk banned from Banksia action Posted on November 26, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs A JUDGE has banned top barrister Norman O’Bryan SC and solicitor Mark Elliott from representing victims of Banksia Securities.
Studio outcry over Samsung’s Milk use Posted on November 25, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs MILK Studios has filed a lawsuit in the US against Samsung Electronics, alleging trademark infringement over its streaming service.
High Court shake-up as Crennan leaves Posted on November 24, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs THE first appointment to the High Court by the Abbott government is imminent because Justice Susan Crennan will step down early.
Drake demise to be played out in court Posted on November 21, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs GOLD Coast businessman Peter Drake may have escape criminal charges over his misconduct at LM Investment Management.
ASIC in civil action after LM collapse Posted on November 20, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs GOLD Coast businessman Peter Drake has escaped criminal charges over his alleged misconduct at the property group he founded, LM.
Cunneen slams ICAC for ‘show trial’ Posted on November 18, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs LAWYERS for NSW prosecutor Margaret Cunneen have argued ICAC shouldn’t be allowed to investigate corruption that is not serious or systemic.
Reforms a ‘repackaged version’ Posted on November 17, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs CONCERN has emerged that part of the free-trade agreement’s legal services deal with China is a repackaged version of reforms.
Judge ‘troubled’ by order Posted on November 16, 2014 by The Australian | Business | Legal affairs A STATE magistrate ordered two girls to be forcibly removed from their mother’s care and handed to their allegedly violent father.