Australian Lawyer Lied about Charges against Him to Obtain Character Reference
Summary: A judge’s associate in Australia deceived his mentor, a retired judge, in order to get a character reference that…
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Sydney Lawyer Grabs Random Woman’s Crotch
Summary: A top lawyer in Sydney, Australia was charged with indecently assaulting a woman by grabbing her in the crotch.…
Slater and Gordon Faces Less Than Ideal Numbers
Summary: Slater and Gordon may have bitten off more than they can chew in their acquisition of Quindell in March…
Slater & Gordon Makes History – But Not Good History
Summary: The first publicly traded law firm will not be celebrating good news as they announce the largest financial loss…
Australian Class Action Lawsuit Brought Against Volkswagen
Summary: A group of Volkswagen owners in Australia have filed a lawsuit against the automaker seeking costs of the cars…
Surfing Brand Quiksilver Files for Bankruptcy
Summary: Quiksilver’s U.S. business has been struggling for some time and has finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as they…
DLA Piper Expands Perth, Australia Office
Summary: The addition of Hardy Bowen’s three partners, nine lawyers, and five support staff to the Perth location helps DLA…
Hogan Lovells Establishes Strong Australian Presence with Two New Partners
Summary: Hogan Lovells establishes a presence in Australia upon hiring two significant lawyers. International law firm Hogan Lovells hopes to…
Australia’s Slater Gordon to Acquire Arm of Britain’s Quindell
Summary: Australia’s Slater Gordon to acquire arm of Britain’s Quindell. Australia’s Slater and Gordon continues their onslaught of acquisitions –…
Mayer Brown Welcomes Kwon Lee to the Firm as a Partner
Summary: The law firm of Mayer Brown has added Kwon Lee to its Real Estate practice in Hong Kong and eventually…
Dating Coach Taking Heat for Methods Mirroring Rape
Summary: A dating coach from California is feeling the heat after a video surfaced of one of his seminars, which describes…
Pig in Australia Steals 18 Beers from Campers, Gets Drunk, Fights Cow
Summary: A feral pig caused a lot of problems in one Australian camping area when it stole a bunch of beer…