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Fired lawyers and dismissed defamation proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 July)

A new financial year is upon us, but the news cycle hasn’t slowed down. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

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For the week from 1 July to 5 July, these were the 10 most-read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):

  1. Clifford Chance fires partner following ‘serious misconduct’ allegations
Global law firm Clifford Chance has terminated one of its Perth-based partners following an internal investigation into allegations of serious misconduct.

  1. Principal reprimanded for shirtless dance, sexualised colouring book
A principal lawyer was reprimanded for his behaviour during a scandalous company retreat, including taking his pants off in front of employees and performing a shirtless cabaret dance.

  1. ‘Leading’ lawyer told to refund client for flawed cost disclosures
A self-proclaimed “leading practitioner” in child support law was ordered to refund $4,400 to a client after a tribunal found his boutique firm failed to comply with cost disclosure obligations.

  1. Barrister fails to appeal disciplinary action for fraud allegations
A Victorian barrister failed to overturn a reprimand for accusing an opposing counsel of relying on a “fraudulent or false” document.

  1. Regional lawyer claims she was unfairly fired in 2 days
The lawyer who said she was forced out of her job because she was sleeping in the firm’s offices has made an unfair dismissal complaint against another practice she worked at for just two days.

  1. HWL Ebsworth hit with new complaint over major data hack
The privacy watchdog received a representative complaint against HWL Ebsworth over its 2023 data hack.

  1. Lawyer allegedly ‘exceeded authority’ in Fair Work matter, client says
While representing a client who claimed he was unfairly fired, a senior solicitor was at risk of a finding he allegedly exceeded his authority by working on a settlement offer without instructions.

  1. Defamation case against former top prosecutor dismissed
A federal police officer’s defamation claim against former ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold for his highly publicised criticism of their alleged conduct during Brittany Higgins’ rape trial was dismissed.

  1. KWM promotes 82
International law firm King & Wood Mallesons has promoted 82 across its legal and shared services teams, including 14 special counsel and 47 senior associates.

  1. Moray & Agnew brings female partner representation to 47% in 2024 promotions
National law firm Moray & Agnew has elevated 26 in its latest promotion round, including five women to the partnership and 12 special counsel.

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