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• Social media defamation and slow moving insurers

  Friedman Lurie Singh & D’Angelo personal injury lawyer Angela Pollard reveals why she believes the legal profession chooses the person and the biggest issues facing the industry. read more

• Pirate Bay to be blocked in Australia

  The Federal Court has ruled that Australia's internet service providers must "take reasonable steps to disable access" to sites like The Pirate Bay within 15 days. read more

• Baker & McKenzie sees pioneering service in Australia to spread globally

  The service which helps HealthTech start-ups is introduced in Australia first by the international law firm read more

• Stephen Donaghue appointed Solicitor-General

  Following the resignation of Justin Gleeson, Dr Stephen Donaghue QC begins his five-year term from 16 January read more

• Contract Law Masterclass: 24 hours left to save $295

  Book your place at the Sydney conference today to access the Super Saver discount read more

• Maddocks advises on major National Broadband Network supply deal

  The deal is expected to cover a potential footprint of 700,000 premises across Australia read more

• World’s largest litigation funder formed

  Burford Capital acquires GKC Holdings, the parent of its rival Gerchen Keller Capital read more

• Allen & Overy, MinterEllison bolster China presence

  A&O adds to its corporate practice while MinterEllison appoints M&A and foreign investment specialists read more

• Allen & Overy and HSF lead as 21st Century Fox launches Sky bid

  Skadden Arps and Simpson Thacher are also said to be involved in the £18.5 billion deal read more

• KWM in Europe faces administration in January

  New taskforce to help lawyers tackle corruption… Restructuring partner joins DLA Piper in Hong Kong… read more