Stress does not have to be a ‘dirty word’, GC says
With companies increasingly failing to plan ahead, general counsel are left with the task of “firefighting” the challenges that come up – but tackling these head-on and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Oct 2023
Solicitor reprimanded for ‘substantial’, decade-old mistake
An “inappropriate” decision to prepare a will for a member of his own family more than a decade ago has caught up with an NSW solicitor.
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Goodwill not enough for disadvantaged students, aspiring lawyer says
While the goodwill of the legal profession supported one aspiring lawyer’s journey from public housing to university, he said there is still more to be done to help ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Jailed pizza shop franchisee takes on Law Society for $95k
An owner of a burnt-down pizza shop has taken the NSW Law Society to court over claims he lost over $95,000 in trust money as a result of his former lawyer’s “defaults”
BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Oct 2023
6 new silks named in WA
Four men and two women have been appointed as senior counsel by the Chief Justice of Western Australia.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Oct 2023
Arts Law Centre names new CEO
The Arts Law Centre of Australia has appointed a new chief executive to oversee the only dedicated legal centre for the arts community.
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Oct 2023
KFC to face class action over rest break allegations
Shine Lawyers has launched a class action against fast food giant KFC over an alleged lack of rest breaks for employees.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Oct 2023
Judgment delivered in Ruby Princess class action
The Federal Court has handed down its decision in a class action over the COVID-19-riddled Ruby Princess cruise.
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Judge says defamation costs order could have been reduced
An indemnity costs order may not have been awarded to a former soldier following his defamation win over the ABC had the national broadcaster not so freely consented, a ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Oct 2023
