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3 judges, coroners move into new roles in Qld courts
There have been a number of key moves across Queensland’s courts, including two new justices in the Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024
Victoria’s group costs order should be extended nationwide, researcher says
The Victorian model for awarding fees to law firms for successful class actions should be used nationwide, a research group argues.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 May 2024
Regional lawyer who slept in office says she was forced to quit
Criminal charges, a Christmas Day fight with a neighbour, and concern about where she and her five cats would sleep plagued a regional lawyer who claimed she was “forced” ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 May 2024
Women need legal services more than ever, national group says
Amid the urgent national cabinet meeting triggered by the deaths of 28 women in just four months, Women’s Legal Services says it is more vital than ever that its funding ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 05 May 2024
Construction firm expands into Gold Coast
A construction law firm has expanded its presence in Queensland with the addition of a Gold Coast office.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 May 2024
Funder’s commission doubles after appeal of 7-Eleven, ANZ class action
The funder of two class actions against 7-Eleven and ANZ Bank will be paid more than $24 million in commission after it successfully appealed the Federal Court’s ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 May 2024
WA solicitor reprimanded for estate misconduct
A West Australian solicitor was reprimanded and fined for misconduct in two estate matters, including for a failure to advise a client that legal bills had “substantially ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 May 2024
Man says jury must be discharged after Bondi stabbings
An NSW man who killed his sister while in a psychotic state asked a jury to be discharged because of the horrific stabbings that unfolded in Bondi Junction’s Westfield ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 May 2024
Dear PM: Let’s meet to discuss workplaces’ role in ending men’s murder of women
I want to be part of the solution for a safer Australia. Because women like me shouldn’t be left behind. I would like a seat at the Prime Minister’s table, preferably ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 May 2024