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Fraud and racism claims made by struck-off solicitor

Rolled up in his attempt to dodge a bankruptcy order, a solicitor disciplined for professional misconduct tried to have a Federal Court judge recused because he used to be the director of the same chambers as the barrister who made the initial complaint.

NT judge to face discrimination, sexual harassment complaint

A former judge of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory failed to have the Federal Court toss out a complaint by an associate who has made allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Paralegal barred from legal practice after forging client signatures

On the cusp of becoming a solicitor, a paralegal has been barred from legal practice after forging client signatures, falsifying documents, and creating fake emails to conceal her misconduct.

The 10th Man: Institutionalised dissent and the ethics of uncomfortable truths

The 10th Man principle offers a simple corrective: truth does not arise from consensus; it survives because someone tested it, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

Domino’s bites back at $10m costs bill after class action defeat

Domino’s tried to avoid paying around $10 million in legal costs after its loss in a Federal Court underpayment class action.

IDP Lawyers promotes 1 senior associate, 4 associates

Five lawyers were promoted at personal injury firm, IDP Lawyers.

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