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Lawyers reprimanded and cyber security attacks: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Sept)

A number of solicitors ended up before tribunals for misconduct, while the legal profession deals with the aftermath of a major cyber security hack. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

user iconNaomi Neilson • 23 September 2023 • Big Law
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For the week from 18 September to 22 September, these were the 10 most-read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):

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  1. Solicitor loses court fight against NSW Bar over mental health findings
A solicitor who was refused a barrister’s practising certificate due to concerns she was mentally unfit to hold one has failed in yet another attempt to reverse the NSW Bar Association’s decision.

  1. Melbourne sole practitioner reprimanded for failure to honour undertaking
A Melbourne sole practitioner has been condemned for failing to honour an undertaking on behalf of his client.

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  1. Melbourne lawyer voids criminal charge for contempt of court
A Melbourne director and principal who was found to have committed two counts of contempt of court has avoided facing criminal charges but was warned against ignoring court orders in future.

  1. Aspiring lawyer blocked from profession following ‘complicated’ history of litigation
An aspiring lawyer has been blocked from entering the profession due to her conduct in a long history of litigation, which included “not so subtle threats” made to witnesses, attempts to relitigate matters and alleging conspiracies she said had been hatched up by solicitors.

  1. Alternative legal services providers: The future of legal work?
As client demands grow amid global economic turbulence, firms are being forced to be more efficient and innovative than ever before. Over the last two years, this has seen one area of the legal market grow exponentially: alternative legal services providers.

  1. Legal workplaces are far from ‘OK’
Certain legal workplaces have absolutely no business hopping on the R U OK? Day bandwagon, writes Stefanie Costi.

  1. FY23 a ‘remarkable comeback’ for Aussie firms
Australian firms have weathered softening demand and rising expenses well, with increases to worked rates likely to continue to rise.

  1. Law students give ‘real hope’ for future of profession
The response from law students and new lawyers to issues across the profession, including the latest “men in law awards” notice, may be an indication of a more inclusive and diverse future to come.

  1. National cyber security coordinator concludes formal response to HWL Ebsworth hack
Australia’s national cyber security coordinator has declared that law firm HWL Ebsworth is now in a position to manage its response to a hack that saw multiple organisations and government agencies see their data breached earlier this year.

  1. In-house lawyers kept in dark despite mounting risks, report says
Australian general counsel have reported feeling unprepared or uninformed about the risks their companies are facing.

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