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Qld lawyer faces multiple child abuse and rape charges

A national firm owner and principal solicitor is set to face court over serious child abuse and rape charges, with the alleged incidents dating back more than a decade.

SME LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery names new head of AI

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has promoted a team member to a newly created firm-wide role as partner and head of AI, strengthening its focus on integrating ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

GCs urged to lead on AI governance without stifling innovation

As AI tools surge into the legal world, general counsel face mounting pressure to manage significant legal risks without stifling innovation. Here, Gartner’s research ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

HFW promotes 4 to senior associate in Australia

Global law firm HFW has elevated 26 lawyers across its international network, including four in Australia.

BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Responsibility, not firm size, shapes strong lawyers, principal argues

Success in the legal profession has long been associated with securing a role at a large commercial firm overlooking the city skyline. But according to one principal, ...

SME LAW • Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Lawyers lose more than 8 weeks a year to tech inefficiency

Australian lawyers are losing six or more hours each week to outdated and inefficient technology, with new research revealing that the problem is far deeper – and far ...

SME LAW • Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Claimant found using smart glasses to receive ‘coaching’ in cross-examination

A man’s High Court case fell apart after a judge revealed he was secretly using smart glasses linked to his mobile phone during cross-examination to receive coaching – ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Why boutique firms risk losing momentum when trying to do too much at once

Small-firm founders often begin with ambitious plans to offer a wide range of services and build multiple revenue streams under one roof. However, one firm owner who has ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Former Allens senior associate launches standalone practice

A leading figure in banking and financial services law, with experience at a global law firm and one of Australia’s largest banks, has launched his own practice, aiming ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Mar 2026