‘Pathetic human’: NSW solicitor insults opposing lawyer
A solicitor sent a number of unusual threats and comments to an opposing practitioner, including calling him a “pathetic human” and suggesting he would be responsible for ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jan 2024
Aspiring lawyer with criminal history questions open justice
An application to close the court for a disciplinary matter concerning an aspiring lawyer’s criminal history has been thrown out.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jan 2024
Finding your niche as a lawyer
The choice to specialise can significantly impact a lawyer’s career and its trajectory. Here, learn why pursuing a specific practice area could be beneficial to you.
BIG LAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024
Consulting principal joins Keypoint Law
Keypoint Law has welcomed a consulting principal to its Sydney office.
SME LAW • Sun, 07 Jan 2024
Misconduct findings and big hires: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 Jan)
A class action has been given the green light, solicitors have been reprimanded for misconduct, and there have been some major team moves. Here is your weekly round-up of ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Jan 2024
Victorian court systems allegedly breached by hackers
Victoria’s courts have been hit by a cyber attack allegedly at the hands of Russia-based hackers.
BIG LAW • Fri, 05 Jan 2024
Vic firm hit with $37k penalty for breaching retainer
A Victorian firm found to have breached part of its retainer has been ordered to pay their client’s son $37,500.
BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jan 2024
IAG appoints interim GC amid misconduct claims
IAG has appointed an interim group general counsel following the departure of its former counsel for alleged misconduct.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 04 Jan 2024
‘Great shame’: Qld solicitor removed from roll for financial misconduct
A Queensland solicitor found guilty of trust account misconduct, excessive charging, and cost disclosure failures said his 30-year career ended in “great stress, shame ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jan 2024
