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AccountingPremiumFormer PwC partner sues for discrimination, unpaid profits

PwC is being sued by a former Perth-based partner, who has also worked at another big four accounting firm and BHP, for alleged sexual discrimination, emotional distress and unpaid partnership profits.

Adrian Rauso

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Local GovernmentComments‘Gross use of public funds’: WA council curbs legal policy

A controversial policy that allowed City of Rockingham councillors to use ratepayer funds to pursue defamation cases has been overturned. 

Rachel Fenner

A class action claims AMP was overcharging investment fees on cash and term deposits when no other retail super fund was doing the same.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumTwo million up for slice of AMP class action over fees

More than two million current and former AMP customers have joined a class action against the wealth manager, which began in the Federal Court last week.

Nick Bruining

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Legal ServicesCommentsLaw firm refers ‘malicious’ email debacle to police

An Australian law firm embroiled in a rogue email scandal has referred a former employee to Victoria Police following a forensic investigation. 

Simone Grogan

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Legal ServicesTop law firm rocked by email scandal

The message criticised senior staff and detailed the salaries of more than 900 employees.

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Norton Gold Fields has brought in lawyers to probe allegations of corruption targeting its contractors.

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‘Be warned’: WA miner to probe bombshell kickback claims

SPECIAL REPORT: A Chinese miner says it has brought in lawyers to examine allegations some of its employees are extracting side payments from WA businesses.

Adrian Rauso

MinRes boss Chris Ellison and his former lieutenant Steven Pigozzo.

MiningPremiumJudge breaks seal on MinRes gag order for ex-Ellison exec

A judge has partially lifted a veil of secrecy over a former Mineral Resources fix-it man’s allegations so Chris Ellison’s boardroom colleagues can get their own legal advice.

Neale Prior

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison.

MiningPremiumScandal-plagued MinRes creates specialist legal counsel role

Mineral Resources’ joint company secretary has quit her post to take up a new role as ‘specialist legal counsel’ that will report to the under-fire board’s ethic and governance committee.

Daniel Newell

Jade Lattimore is principal and senior lawyer at Greenstone Legal.

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That spicy social media rant? It could cost you your job

“Bottom line — if you wouldn’t say it to someone’s face, don’t post it online,” writes Albany-based lawyer Jade Lattimore.

Jade Lattimore

Jade Lattimore is principal and senior lawyer at Greenstone Legal.

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Buyer beware! The pitfalls of buying online

Buyers must take extra precautions to avoid the pitfalls of shopping online, writes Albany-based lawyer Jade Lattimore.

Jade Lattimore

Jade Lattimore is principal and senior lawyer at Greenstone Legal.

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Defamation law in the age of social media

Social media posts can be defamatory under Australian law and the Courts are more than happy to award significant damages to those being defamed, writes lawyer Jade Lattimore.

Jade Lattimore

The meeting between Jody Gore and Attorney-General John Quigley in Kununurra.

Courts & JusticePremiumJailed DV victim meets the man who helped free her

What happened when WA woman Jody Gore sat down with the man who helped her see the Kununurra sky again?

Kate Emery

Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison speaks at a Pitcher Partners conference at Frasers Restaurant in Kings Park.

MiningPremiumMinRes and Steven Pigozzo end lengthy legal fight

An agreement behind closed doors has abruptly concluded a bitter court stoush between Mineral Resources and Steven Pigozzo over suspect payments made by suppliers.

Adrian Rauso

Rogue judges accused of bad behaviour inside WA courts have been put on notice as the State Government moves to establish an independent watchdog to handle complaints against them.

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Chief lawmaker confirms judicial commission in the works

Rogue judges accused of bad behaviour inside WA courts have been put on notice as the State Government moves to establish an independent watchdog to handle complaints against them.

Rebecca Parish

Clifford Chance moved its Perth team to a new office on St Georges Terrace in 2022.

Legal ServicesPremiumClifford Chance lawyer to fight dismissal

A Perth partner dismissed by Clifford Chance has fought back against the outcome of an investigation made by the global legal firm amid complaints of “serious misconduct”.

Simone Grogan

Clifford Chance has offices in Perth and Sydney.

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Clifford Chance fires partner amid misconduct claims

Top-tier law firm Clifford Chance has fired a partner following an investigation into ‘serious misconduct’, triggering a review from Elizabeth Broderick & Co into the firm’s Australian operations.

Simone Grogan

Clifford Chance moved its Perth team to a new office on St Georges Terrace in 2022.

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Clifford Chance fires Perth partner amid misconduct claims

Law firm Clifford Chance has fired a partner from its Perth office following an investigation into ‘serious misconduct’, triggering a review from Elizabeth Broderick & Co into the firm’s Australian operations. 

Simone Grogan

Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick.

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Global law firm Clifford Chance commissions culture review

The former Sex Discrimination commissioner brought in to helm landmark reviews of workplace culture at Rio Tinto and Big Four accountant EY has been recruited by global law firm Clifford Chance.

Simone Grogan

Dwyer Durack had a storied history in Western Australian legal circles with former staff including Alannah MacTiernan and Marcus Solomon.

Administration and liquidationPremiumTerrace law firm headed to liquidation after cash squeeze

Creditors of a collapsed 108-year old law firm have been advised to wind up the outfit and their returns will hang on a court decision about whether it was a company or partnership.

Matt Mckenzie

AFR Bart Kolodziejczyk and Michael Masterman They are former Fortescue executives who have gone alone with their new company element zero Monday 15th January 2024 Melbourne Photo by Eamon Gallagher

LitigationCommentsPremiumTwiggy targets former scientists in green tech blue

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries is pursuing a green metal company and three of its former senior workers amid hotly-contested claims of ‘industrial-scale misuse’ of its technology.

Neale Prior

In its claim filed to the Victorian Supreme Court, Slater and Gordon allege IAL and IMA employed pricing strategies which raised the base premiums of customers they considered less likely to switch to a different insurer. 

Legal ServicesPremiumSGIO customers join IAG class action over loyalty discounts

WA homeowners are set to join a nationwide class action against insurance giant IAG over claims of misleading and deceptive conduct that allegedly penalised customers for their loyalty. 

Daniel Newell

Clayton Utz partners Brett Cohen, Liz Humphry and David Benson.

legal servicesTax and hacks in the sights of top firm’s WA partners

The reputational undoing of PwC has created a window of opportunity, but this top shelf legal firm is wary a scarred Government might be reluctant to keep handing out work to the private sector.

Simone Grogan

Bronson Norrish, the owner of Party Boat Charters.

BusinessCommentsPremiumEx-MAFS contestant chases Twiggy over alleged boat damage

Andrew Forrest’s SFM Marine has hit choppy waters after becoming embroiled in a legal spat with a Perth businessman’s luxury boat rental operation.

Daniel Newell

Juan Martinez

Legal servicesPremiumHead of national law firm dies suddenly

The national boss of law firm HWL Ebsworth has died aged 64, after more than 20 years leading the business.

Matt Mckenzie