Local law firms stand ground against global tide
These local firms are resisting the boom of globalisation in the legal industry and the seemingly irresistible networks it offers.
Need to find a lawyer? Try crowdsourcing
To resolve a legal dispute, the first thing many do is try to hire a lawyer. Too often, that is easier said than done.
CEO steps down at listed law firm Shine
The chief executive of Shine Corporate is stepping down after a year and a half with the troubled law firm.
Police smash fishermen cocaine ring
Police have smashed a fishermen drug ring ferrying South American cocaine. They seized 1100 kg of the drug worth $360 million.
Chinese traders charged for hacking US lawyers
Three Chinese men have been charged in the US with making over $4m by trading on information they got by hacking into top NY law firms.
Slater & Gordon forced to raise cash
Embattled listed law firm Slater & Gordon has confirmed it is considering a recapitalisation of the company to reduce debt.
Slaters' $250m class action just got harder
ASIC's reopening of an investigation into Slater & Gordon's accounts could force a rethink of Maurice Blackburn's $250 million class action ...
KWM fights for European foothold
King & Wood Mallesons is fighting to keep its footprint in Europe. The global law firm's head is confident the firm will sort it out, but he...
Ikea to pay $69m to parents of 3 boys killed
Ikea will pay $US50 million to the parents of three toddlers who died when its dressers toppled onto them.
Nokia sues Apple over alleged patent breaches
Nokia has turned tension with Apple into a public legal battle over "a number" of patents.
