Ex-lawyer’s application to sue Qld government for $74bn dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed an application from a former lawyer, convicted of domestic violence and stalking, who attempted to sue the state of Queensland for $74 ...
THE BAR • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Jaguar Land Rover faces class action over faulty vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover is facing a potential class action, after tens of thousands of vehicles were found to have a faulty diesel particulate filter (DPF) system.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Principal reprimanded, to pay $25k in costs for professional misconduct
A Victorian legal practitioner has pleaded guilty to four counts of professional misconduct, including disclosing their clients’ confidential information and engaging in ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Why junior lawyers should consider advocacy
Whilst advocacy work can be fairly intimidating for junior lawyers, these lawyers couldn’t recommend it enough — and have learnt a variety of valuable lessons on each of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Kiefel CJ reflects on ‘undoubtedly significant decisions’ in High Court’s history
The UNSW Law & Justice fraternity has hosted the annual Hal Wootten Lecture, delivered this year by Chief Justice Susan Kiefel.
THE BAR • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
‘Experienced and talented’ senior and mid-level lawyers ‘are extremely hard to find’
Whilst the recruitment of senior and mid-level lawyers has always been a challenge for firms, a global pandemic and the supposed Great Resignation have only made things ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Dec 2022
Landmark whistleblower project to receive share in $4.8m
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) will provide $4.8 million in funding to improve access to justice in the state.
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Dec 2022
Supreme Court orders NSW Police to pay $1.48m settlement
The NSW Supreme Court has ordered the NSW Police to pay a massive settlement, as a result of a lawsuit filed by a former suspect in the William Tyrrell disappearance case
THE BAR • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
The FTX collapse and other new movements in the crypto space
Following the collapse of the FTX crypto platform, there are a number of other developments and regulatory challenges in the crypto space that lawyers need to be aware of
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
