Dentons US and Boies Schiller face lawsuit over Senegal power plant contract

The firms allegedly misled a client regarding the enforceability of the contract

US Senate passes bill to make temporary federal judge seats permanent

The bill seeks to stabilize the judiciary and address the increasing workload in specific courts

American Bar Association unveils new resource center for model business corporation act

The platform aims to enhance the understanding and application of corporate law across the US

US State Department highlights human rights concerns globally in 2023 country reports

The report evaluated the status of internationally recognized rights in nearly 200 countries

HSF announces new finance practice managing partner for Australia and Asia

Jinny Chaimungkalanont presently heads up the firm's states taxes practice

Keypoint Law opens doors in Perth

The firm also brought in a former MDS Legal director

Sparke Helmore's projects and government commercial practice gets further boost

New partner Simon Lewis was a senior executive lawyer at the Australian Government Solicitor

Victorian Bar to hold panel discussion on lawyers and film

The session is a response to rising interest in livestreamed legal proceedings

Two ascend to Kennedys Australia partnership

The promotions are in line with the firm’s strategy to build up its APAC presence

PROFILES

Joanna Shulman talks about the event that “really changed” the way she thought about creating change

Emma Hearne talks the role of lawyers when power over people’s lives is held by a few

Sarah Barker also discusses what she’ll bring from MinterEllison to her new role at Pollination

Rob Glass also tells us which Coachella acts he was excited for this year

FEATURES

Final week of Dealmakers of the Year nominations

Don't forget to submit nominations for exceptional dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand

The leading organisations supporting the legal profession in Australia and NZ for 2023

35 legal service providers were named as the best support partners the profession could have

Don't miss the chance to be a top service provider

Legal vendors across Australia and New Zealand only have until Friday to put themselves forward

What are the best ways to combat employee exhaustion?

Why unlimited time off is a 'giant pain in the neck'