Struck-off lawyer fights Melbourne firm over allegedly unfair costs agreement
A struck-off Victorian lawyer has fought a boutique law firm over a costs agreement he alleged was unclear and unfair.
SME LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Lawyers ‘fighting among themselves’ make claims of fraud, overcharging and blackmail
A solicitor who fought to win back his practising certificate was caught in a “bitter and high-stakes” dispute between himself, a lawyer he was representing, a law firm ...
SME LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Top 10 lawyer wellness stories in 2025
In this wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look at the top 10 articles in 2025 about wellness and mental health in the legal profession.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
6 promoted to special counsel at Gilchrist Connell
Insurance law firm Gilchrist Connell has promoted six to special counsel, three to senior associate and three to associate.
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Top 10 career and recruitment stories in 2025
Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the top 10 career and recruitment articles in 2025, including advice on how to make major moves in the profession, salary reports, and ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Jan 2026
2025’s top 10 AI and legal tech stories
Generative artificial intelligence and new legal technologies were a major part of 2025. Here, we take a look back at the top 10 updates.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Dec 2025
WA Court of Appeal achieves gender parity with new hire
After three years of serving on the Supreme Court bench, Justice Fiona Seaward SC has been appointed to the Court of Appeal of Western Australia.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Expelled barrister accused of launching ‘collateral attack’ on firm
In what appeared to be “an element of abuse”, an ousted barrister who was restricted from representing a tenant turned his attention to an application to restrain a ...
SME LAW • Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Top 10 court stories in 2025
From a lawyer’s failed squatter’s rights claims to a “wild goose chase” in a class action, Australian courts had their hands full this year. Here are the top most-read ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Dec 2025
