Negligence claims against barristers dismissed but compensation still possible
A complaint by property owners against a firm of solicitors and two barristers was thrown out of an administrative tribunal, but it remains open for them to pursue ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023
Ford appeal of class action breaks down
The costs awarded to a Melbourne woman who successfully alleged Ford sold her a “lemon” will be remitted to the primary judge.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023
Optus general counsel evidence ‘vague’ on cyber attack details, court finds
To keep a Deloitte investigation into last year’s cyber attack private, Optus relied on the state of mind of its general counsel and company secretary – but a court heard ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023
Precedent set for disciplinary decision-makers following lawyer’s bullying complaints
A decision scrutinising the date a Legal Profession Act was repealed, the implications of an email, and the bullying allegations against lawyers have set a new precedent ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Nov 2023
Owner of funds in Melissa Caddick’s accounts unclear, court hears
Although the fate of accounts and assets owned by fraudster Melissa Caddick has mostly been finalised, the Federal Court remains stumped on what to do with funds ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Nov 2023
Principal lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for breaching undertaking
The principal of a Sydney boutique firm has been reprimanded for breaching an undertaking with an opposing solicitor.
BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Nov 2023
Optus class action secures Deloitte report into data breach
Optus failed to keep a Deloitte report into last year’s major data breach out of the hands of a class action applicant.
BIG LAW • Fri, 10 Nov 2023
Tribunal reviews power to appoint manager to firm
Following a complaint made by a firm of barristers and solicitors, a tribunal was tasked with considering if a legal profession board has the power to appoint more than ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Nov 2023
Folbigg report could have done more for legal system, expert says
The Folbigg inquiry report failed to consider “systemic issues” within the NSW legal system, an Australian law expert argued.
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Nov 2023
