National firm strengthens insurance and health practice

The insurance and health law team within a national firm has been strengthened with the addition of a financial lines expert and lawyer.

SME LAW • Tue, 14 Dec 2021

Corporate firm promotes 26

A major Australian law firm has announced the promotions of 26 lawyers, including three to special counsel.

SME LAW • Tue, 14 Dec 2021

The opportunities and successes for lawyers who find ‘Freedom From Fear’

Lawyers, and especially new lawyers, who allow their fears to get in the way of taking incredible opportunities or realising their potential are guaranteeing failure – ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Why new lawyers might make the best mentors for students

While there are plenty of advantages to connecting with a highly experienced mentor during law school, there is something to be said for seeking advice from lawyers who ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

The profession’s important updates from the last fortnight

In this fortnightly update, Protégé wraps up the biggest headlines for law students, graduates and new lawyers. This time, we have more on Christian Porter’s political ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Victorian university receives ‘landmark’ $3m donation

The philanthropic gift of $3 million to a Victorian university’s legal clinic is the largest donation of its kind that will assist in “opening a new chapter” in the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Reprimand handed down to solicitor over ‘egregious’ mistake

A solicitor found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct for an unintentional but “egregious” mistake has received a reprimand and a costs order.

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Dec 2021

Nathan Buckley to return to court over disciplinary decision

The solicitor behind controversial Facebook posts that allegedly incited Victorians to break the law will return to the Civil and Administrative Tribunal next year to ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021

Judicial impartiality final report to be handed down soon

Following months of inquiry, the Australian Law Reform Commission has submitted its final judicial impartiality report to the Attorney-General and will soon be unveiling ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021