Melbourne lawyer avoids criminal charge for contempt of court
A Melbourne director and principal who was found to have committed two counts of contempt of court has avoided facing criminal charges but was warned against ignoring ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 Sep 2023
FTI Consulting adds senior managing director
A Brisbane-based lawyer with international experience has been appointed senior managing director within FTI Consulting.
BIG LAW • Tue, 19 Sep 2023
In-house lawyers kept in the dark despite mounting risks, report says
Australian general counsel have reported feeling unprepared or uninformed about the risks their companies are facing.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 19 Sep 2023
AFL hit with racism class action
The Australian Football League has been hit with a landmark class action for its alleged failure to protect players from racial abuse.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Sep 2023
Law students give ‘real hope’ for future of profession
The responses from law students and new lawyers to issues across the profession, including the latest “men in law awards” notice, may be an indication of a more inclusive ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Sep 2023
Solicitor loses court fight against NSW Bar over mental health findings
A solicitor who was refused a barrister’s practising certificate due to concerns she was mentally unfit to hold one has failed in yet another attempt to reverse the NSW ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Sep 2023
Lawyers removed and ‘fairy tale’ wins: What’s hot in law this week (11-15 Sept)
From a solicitor who ignored her client to a barrister whose misconduct in a class action saw him struck from the roll, this week in law has involved a lot of ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 15 Sep 2023
Lawyers removed and ‘fairy tale’ wins: What’s hot in law this week (11–15 Sept)
From a solicitor who ignored her client to a barrister whose misconduct in a class action saw him struck from the roll, this week in law has involved a lot of ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 15 Sep 2023
Court approves CommBank’s $50m class action settlement
The Federal Court has approved Commonwealth Bank’s $50 million settlement in the consumer credit insurance class action.
BIG LAW • Fri, 15 Sep 2023
