NSW Legal Aid accused of refusing to employ pregnant solicitor
A solicitor accused NSW Legal Aid of discrimination for allegedly failing to offer her further employment because she was pregnant.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Melbourne lawyer’s ‘concerning’ financial activity investigated
A Melbourne criminal lawyer suspected of breaching anti-money laundering laws failed to have his practising certificate restored.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Ruby Princess class action expands into United States
The High Court has given the green light for almost 700 US passengers of the Ruby Princess to join a class action.
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Dec 2023
Future of Tasmanian judge uncertain following assault charges
The Tasmanian government will decide the future of a Supreme Court judge who is currently facing assault charges.
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Dec 2023
Sydney lawyer announces political run in South Africa elections
A Sydney criminal lawyer has announced he will return to South Africa to launch a political campaign for an independent seat.
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Qld lawyers say race not issue when placing Indigenous children in care
In the first appearance of the reunification class action, lawyers for the state of Queensland told a court it did not consider race when caring for Indigenous children ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Melbourne lawyer to face tribunal for alleged trust account misconduct
A Melbourne solicitor who allegedly held trust money without authorisation and created a false invoice for his fees has failed to convince a tribunal to throw out the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Dec 2023
ACT Magistrates Court appoints eighth magistrate
A new magistrate has been appointed to the ACT Magistrates Court.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Dec 2023
ACCC makes ‘fatal mistake’ in blocking ANZ-Suncorp merger, counsel says
The consumer watchdog made a “fatal mistake” when it knocked back ANZ’s $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp Bank, a tribunal was told.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Dec 2023
