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WA lawyer dodges strike-off for false legal aid claims

A West Australian practitioner who admitted to several dishonest and deliberate legal aid claims and lied about them during an audit has dodged an order that she be recommended for strike-off.

Big Law

Government needs legal counsel on its ‘tax on the poor’, lawyer says

One tax lawyer has questioned whether the government knows what a trust really is, highlighting the unnecessary legislative fatigue and administrative burden advisers face.

Big Law

Wotton Kearney adds partner, special counsel to general liability team

The addition of a highly experienced partner and special counsel to Wotton Kearney has strengthened its insurance capabilities.

Big Law

Dissociative identity disorder in the courtroom

The legal profession needs to be trauma- and dissociation-informed in the courtroom and throughout the legal process, write experienced clinicians and researchers.

Corporate Counsel

KPMG leadership shake-up continues as global GC exits

KPMG’s global general counsel has retired following a tumultuous 12 months.

Corporate Counsel

Interim counsel ‘no longer primarily a backfill solution’

The first half of 2026 has seen a shift in how law departments are engaging contractors, with the age of AI playing a role in accelerating trends.

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