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Domestic violence lawyer sent ‘emotionally abusive’ letter to client’s partner
A Queensland lawyer who specialises in family and domestic violence has been reprimanded for sending a letter with “emotionally abusive and coercive language” to a person under protective orders.
Big Law
False ‘next of kin’ claims and stalking conviction lead to solicitor’s strike-off
A stalking conviction, misleading emails, and claims of acting as a vulnerable woman’s “next of kin” have resulted in a solicitor being struck off the roll.
Big Law
Lawyers must avoid the ‘seduction of good legal writing’ by AI
Ahead of his appearance at this week’s Australian Law Forum, a BigLaw partner unpacked lawyers’ biggest blind spots with AI use, stressed the importance of maintaining audit trails, and reflected on the place for both creators and verifiers.
Big Law
DLA Piper adds veteran partner from Watson Farley & Williams
Global law firm DLA Piper has powered up its renewable energy practice by hiring a former BigLaw partner from Watson Farley & Williams as a special counsel.
Big Law
The legal weight of a mental health diagnosis
Mental illness should never be a courtroom gimmick. But too often, it becomes one. In both psychiatry and law, the line between explanation and excuse is razor-thin, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.
Big Law
Whistleblower alleges Services Australia threatened her over robodebt involvement
A Services Australia staff member alleged she suffered mistreatment due to her participation in the robodebt royal commission.
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