Holding Redlich appoints new partner and special counsel
National firm Holding Redlich has added a partner and special counsel to its property practice group in Queensland.
SME LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2019
‘Lives were destroyed’: Shine wins ‘largest’ women’s health class action in Australian history
The Federal Court yesterday found in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants sold by Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon which were “not fit for purpose”, in what ...
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
National Environmental Defenders Office launches
The eight state and territory EDOs have joined forces to create a new, national not-for-profit legal watchdog for the Australian environment.
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
What does it mean to retain ‘true boutique status’?
Adhering to stated values, in spite of growth and success, can enable a firm to not only retain but benefit from its status as a boutique, argues one partner and founder
SME LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Melbourne principal reprimanded, fined $5k for unsatisfactory professional conduct
The principal of a Melbourne CBD-based boutique firm has been reprimanded and fined after pleading guilty to two charges of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
SME LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
Legal profession ‘not immune’ to community losing faith in institutions
In the wake of findings that ethical perceptions of law societies have once again decreased, it is incumbent upon our member associations to uphold “high ethical ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
Ethical perception of law societies continues to decline
For the second year running, the number of Australians who see member associations such as law societies as ethical has decreased.
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
Mental ill-health is a sign of strength, not weakness
Self-styled “bipolar businessman and mental health advocate” David Westgate argues that legal professionals will be much more successful if they do not have to feel the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
Qld regulator loses fight to have suspended partner struck off
The Queensland Legal Services Commissioner has lost its appeal against a decision to suspend a partner found guilty of professional misconduct, rather than remove his ...
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Nov 2019
