WA appoints first female Solicitor-General
The West Australian government has made history by appointing the first woman to serve as Solicitor-General.
APPOINTMENTS • Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Surge in ‘nervous shock’ claims fuels push for national reform
With mental illness-related compensation claims almost doubling since 2018, pressure is mounting on Australia’s insurance and legal systems, as two senior lawyers at ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Why more lawyers are designing their careers instead of enduring them
Historically, the legal profession has pushed a clear – if narrow – definition of success. However, Rachael Karlyl has argued that it’s no longer fit for purpose – and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
RCR Lawyers returns to original name ahead of 25th anniversary
As it nears its 25th anniversary, SME law firm RCR Lawyers has reverted to its original name, Rostron Carlyle Lawyers.
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Macpherson Kelley promotes 8, including 2 principals
National law firm Macpherson Kelley has announced the promotion of eight lawyers across the firm, including the appointment of two new principal Lawyers and two special ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Why private banking is becoming essential for lawyers
Legal professionals are often consumed by client demands and firm management, leaving their personal finances lower on the priority list. Here, Cassandra Crawford ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026
In-house teams struggle to keep outside counsel costs on budget 80% of time
Cost overruns remain a persistent challenge for in-house legal teams, with Gartner finding that only one in five legal matters referred to external law firms come in on ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Firm owner suspended from practice, ordered to pay $10k to employees
A New Zealand-based lawyer who repeatedly watched pornography at work has been suspended from practice after a disciplinary tribunal found he repeatedly exposed female ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Jan 2026
How law students can build meaningful mentoring relationships
As networking and mentorship continue to emerge as powerful drivers of success in the legal profession, Kurt Cheng shares essential insights to help law students begin ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Jan 2026
