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• Rayney wants disciplinary action thrown out

  A Perth barrister who had his practicing certificate reinstated earlier this year is fighting further disciplinary action. read more

• Asia-Pac PE strong despite challenges

  HFW enters formal association in Shanghai... British bank hires former NAB GC... International firm hires KWM team for Paris launch... read more

• NZ trusts linked to Panama papers scandal

  A new report has linked NZ trusts to the Panama papers scandal. read more

• Judge turns down temporary Supreme Court appointment

  A South Australian judge who turned down a temporary Supreme Court appointment has been praised by the Law Society who said its good for the independence of the judiciary. read more

• Firm predicts resources M&A uptick

  Partners at Minter Ellison predict further M&A activity in the resources sector this year. read more

• Nigella Lawson for dinner and advice on listening

  Five Minutes With… Philippa Bergin-Fisher, senior associate at Herbert Smith Freehills. read more

• Time to ditch legal jargon says regulator

  Senior hire for international firm in Sydney… Does Japan have too many lawyers?... Former judge joins Morgan Lewis in Tokyo… read more

• Weekend Wrap: Law firm director embroiled in investment scam

  A law firm director has become embroiled in major investment scam… Young South Australian offenders will have a better chance of avoiding prison as the state ups home detention sentencing… Apples contentious locked iPhone case comes to an end. read more

• Pregnant Australian Blogger Sentenced to 10 Months in Singapore

  An Aussie blogger has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of breaching the city-state’s laws against speech that instigates racial and religious discord. read more

• How leaders can get leadership wrong

  Traditional tools of leadership are not doing the job for these times, one expert says. read more