Baker’s office opens doors to China
THE global chairman of Baker & McKenzie believes his Brisbane office is perfectly positioned to capitalise on opportunities with China.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Firms count on confidence
BUSINESS confidence among the leading accounting firms is growing strongly driven by increased demand from the corporate sector.
Top silk banned from Banksia action
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
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
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
GOLD Coast businessman Peter Drake may have escape criminal charges over his misconduct at LM Investment Management.
ASIC in civil action after LM collapse
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’
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’
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
A STATE magistrate ordered two girls to be forcibly removed from their mother’s care and handed to their allegedly violent father.