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Mellor Olsson welcomes Cameron Thomson as new CEO

3 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

He succeeds Paul Anderson, the firm's first-ever CEO By Mellor Olsson has welcomed Cameron Thomson as its new CEO. He commenced with the firm on Monday 23 June. He succeeds Paul Anderson, who was Mellor Olsson’s first-ever CEO. “Cameron’s appointment marks an exciting new phase for Mellor Olsson.
Ian Denham takes over as Moray & Agnew’s new national and NSW managing partner

3 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

He assumes the leadership roles on 1 July By Ian Denham is set to take over as Moray & Agnew’s new national managing partner and NSW managing partner. Denham assumes the leadership roles on 1 July, replacing Geoff Connellan. He is part of the firm’s national executive. Denham made partner at Moray & Agnew in 2003.
San Francisco judge sides with Anthropic in copyright case against authors

4 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The ruling is the first to apply the fair use doctrine to the generative AI context By San Francisco-based US district judge William Alsup has sided with artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its copyright battle against authors by deciding that Anthropic's use of books to train its large language model Claude fell under fair use, reported Reuters.
International Bar Association spotlights no-cost access to justice

4 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The IBA president emphasized the contribution of accessible legal representation to justice systems By The International Bar Association's pro bono committee has spotlighted the contribution of pro bono legal work to society in commemoration of United Nations Public Service Day this year.
Thomson Geer elevates Joanna Ling, Liam McIllhatton, Fiona Stapleton, Scott Newlan

4 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

Three made partner while one becomes a principal lawyer By Thomson Geer has promoted Joanna Ling, Liam McIllhatton, Fiona Stapleton and Scott Newlan to senior roles. Ling, McIllhatton and Stapleton make partner at the firm while Newlan becomes a principal lawyer. Ling works with the firm’s planning and environment team in Sydney, McIllhatton with the property and development group in Sydney, and Stapleton with the tax team in Adelaide.
Banjo Loans' Matthew Boglis destresses with the simple things in life

4 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The company's inaugural CLO outlines his top three priorities in the new role By The constant challenge is what makes being an in-house lawyer enjoyable for Matthew Boglis, who was announced as online lender Banjo Loans' first-ever chief legal officer earlier this year. With constant challenge comes the need to destress, and destress he does through the simple things in life.
MinterEllison promotes even dozen to partner in massive round

4 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The firm elevated more than 160 staff across Australia By Twelve have ascended to partner in a massive MinterEllison promotions round that has seen over 160 staff in Australia step into new senior roles.
Kieran O'Connell shares the unchanging core principles of law

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

The legal profession needs diversity and inclusion, the Duncan Cotterill partner says By While their application evolves and changes, Kieran O'Connell believes that core principles of the law - integrity, competency and respect - don't change. The world needs a legal profession that is diverse and inclusive, representing broader society, and that is focused on looking out not just for lawyers, but for others too.
20 elevated at Meredith Connell

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

One of the firm's biggest promotions rounds welcomes new senior associates and associates By Twenty have been elevated in what Meredith Connell has described as one of its biggest promotions round. As a result of the round, the firm has beefed up its senior associate and associate ranks. The firm now has a total of 55 senior associates and associates in Auckland and Wellington.
Stuff solidifies Trade Me partnership with Russell McVeagh's help

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jacqueline So

This marks the first external investment in Stuff in five years By Russell McVeagh has helped Stuff in relation to its partnership agreement with Trade Me. Under the agreement, Trade Me picks up a 50% equity stake in Stuff Digital, marking the first external investment in Stuff in the five years since CEO Sinead Boucher took ownership of the company.