‘Dear Claude’: High Court judge writes personal letter to teen in bitter custody fight
In a rare move, an NZ judge has written directly to a teenager involved in a protracted custody dispute, sharing personal insights from his own adolescence while ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers promotes internally
NSW-based firm Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers has promoted a lawyer, who works across two of its practice teams, to senior associate.
SME LAW • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
WA justice system set for shake-up with independent review
The Cook Labor government has announced an independent jurisdictional review to strengthen the efficiency and accessibility of Western Australia’s justice system, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Delaney Roberts promotes 2, including 1 special counsel
NSW-based family law firm Delaney Roberts has elevated two of its lawyers to more senior roles, in a move the firm says recognises their expertise and the positive impact ...
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
ACCC hits Google with $55m fine for anti-competitive telco deals
Google has admitted to anti-competitive search agreements in Australia and has agreed with the ACCC that it should pay a multimillion-dollar fine.
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
WA’s legal watchdog faces historic inquiry amid mounting criticism
The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia’s governance and processes will come under rare parliamentary scrutiny, following a Law Society survey that revealed ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
A&O Shearman adds disputes partner from Ashurst
Global law firm A&O Shearman has strengthened its disputes practice in Perth with the appointment of a partner from rival firm Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Judge rips lawyers for submitting AI-generated blunders in murder trial
Lawyers representing a boy accused of murder have come under fire from a Melbourne judge for submitting AI-generated documents riddled with errors and misleading ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Beyond the firm: How lawyers can forge new paths with their degree
For many law graduates, the traditional measure of success has long been a steady climb through the ranks of a law firm. However, according to Mia Madafferi, this is far ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
