Mandatory sentencing severely undermines judicial independence, LCA warns
With proposals to expand mandatory minimum sentencing for child sexual offences on the table, the Law Council of Australia has issued a stark warning, arguing that such ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Ex-Slater & Gordon principal lawyer joins Gadens
National law firm Gadens has strengthened its Queensland workplace practice with the appointment of former Slater & Gordon national head of industrial and employment ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Nov 2025
ACT Bar Association names new senior counsel
The ACT Bar Association has named a prominent family law barrister as its newest senior counsel.
THE BAR • Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Solicitor charged over alleged sexual relationship with inmate
An NSW solicitor has been charged over an alleged sexual relationship with an inmate and the unauthorised access of confidential information.
BIG LAW • Fri, 31 Oct 2025
Solicitor jailed for stealing over $800k from clients to fund lavish lifestyle
A former solicitor who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients over nearly two decades – using the money to fund home renovations, overseas property, and a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
LHD Lawyers marks 35 years by promoting 4 to partner
National law firm LHD Lawyers has celebrated 35 years in practice by promoting four senior lawyers to partner.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Clyde & Co takes principal from Gilchrist Connell
Global law firm Clyde & Co has added a partner from national rival Gilchrist Connell, where she held the principal role for over two years.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Baker McKenzie adds 2 partners to key practice areas
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has expanded its Australian team with the addition of two new partners, strengthening its energy and tax practices.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
AI outperforms lawyers in legal research, new study reveals
A groundbreaking study has found that lawyers consistently fell short against AI in legal research, overturning longstanding beliefs about the capabilities of artificial ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
