Lawyer may face disciplinary action over ‘baseless’ claims made against solicitor, barrister
A solicitor and her husband may face disciplinary action over several sensational fraud allegations she made against a barrister and solicitor who were retained to assist ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Legal aid sector on ‘brink of failure’
Rising demands and an urgent need for increased funding may lead to the collapse of Australia’s legal aid sector, a report has found.
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Nov 2023
Half of GCs not qualified to be directors
More than half of Australian general counsel, including those on boards, do not have “sufficient” knowledge, experience, or diversity to work in a director role, a survey ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Nuix accused of ‘losing sight’ of market during first hearing day
ASIC accused technology company Nuix of “losing sight” of the market when it published two ASX announcements in early 2021.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Nov 2023
Judges warn personal details no longer safe in courts
With more Australian companies hit with cyber attacks in recent months, judges have cautioned practitioners against sharing information or using systems that may leave ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Nov 2023
Barrister avoids jail time following defamation threats
A barrister has narrowly avoided prison time on contempt charges, including sending legal threats to Lawyers Weekly.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023
Verdict in for Qantas’ unlawful termination of health and safety rep
The NSW District Court handed down a verdict in the first criminal prosecution brought against Qantas for standing down a health and safety representative at the start of ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
E&P, Dixon Advisory class action settles for $16m
A class action alleging financial advisers gave unsuitable advice and failed to address conflicts of interest has settled for $16 million.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Complaints withdrawn but Perth solicitor still on hook for costs
A legal complaints committee withdrew an application for disciplinary action over allegations stemming from a controversial radio interview – but the solicitor is still ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Nov 2023
