Big Law
Lawyer fired amid fee tussle alleges unfair dismissal
A law firm that engaged a solicitor as an independent contractor has been found to have employed and dismissed her, after the Fair Work Commission ruled that the reality of the working relationship outweighed the terms of their contractor agreement.
Big Law
Barrister penalised $25k for civil contempt of court
The NSW Supreme Court’s Chief Judge in Equity has labelled a barrister’s apologies for civil contempt of court as “mealy-mouthed” and ordered him to pay a $25,000 penalty.
Careers
Murdoch University names new dean of School of Law and Criminology
Murdoch University has appointed Professor Alan Berman, previously the dean of law at Charles Darwin University, as the new dean of its School of Law and Criminology.
SME Law
Balancing tradition and innovation in a boutique firm
A rural-based boutique firm director has highlighted the challenges and opportunities of taking over an established practice, sharing lessons on succession, leadership, and modernising a firm while preserving its community roots.
Big Law
Directors ordered to pay over $700k following shareholder dispute
Directors who deliberately diluted a minority shareholder’s 25 per cent stake in an alleged squeeze-out scheme have been ordered to personally pay more than $700,000 in compensation.
Big Law
OAIC draws line under investigation into court recording breach
An investigation by Australia’s privacy watchdog has found employees of an India-based subcontractor accessed a limited number of Australian court recordings and transcripts, but no further regulatory action will be taken.
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