AI regulation and innovation go ‘hand in hand’, Attorney-General says
In a keynote delivered at the inaugural Australian Law Forum 2025, Commonwealth Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said having confidence in generative artificial ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Claims of ‘improper’ conduct by BigLaw firm dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed a claim that BigLaw firm MinterEllison improperly contacted a woman linked to a sexual harassment matter brought against the state of ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Aug 2025
Lehrmann’s appeal submissions stump court
Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal hearing opened with a back and forth between his solicitor and the full court on some of her more puzzling submissions, including a claim that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
‘Legal principles are not slogans’: AI fumble leads to disciplinary referral for WA lawyer
A federal court judge came down hard on a West Australian lawyer for not “fully comprehending” what was required of him prior to handing in written submissions generated ...
SME LAW • Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Reprimand for NSW solicitor who borrowed funds from client
A reprimand and $10,000 fine have been handed to a Baulkham Hills solicitor who borrowed funds from a client.
SME LAW • Tue, 19 Aug 2025
The Good Guys’ $13.5m settlement weighed up against ‘prompt’ redress
The Federal Court considered whether The Good Guys’ “prompt” response to its multiple contraventions should be considered against the $13.5 million settlement it reached ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Sex pest lawyer has name recommended for removal
The name of a lawyer who repeatedly sexually harassed employees and posted one’s personal number on an advertisement for sexual services has been recommended for ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Barrister will face strike-off for preparation blunders
A recommendation has been made to remove a barrister whose conduct during a District Court matter was so egregious that the judge felt compelled to refer the matter to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Keypoint Law hires major restructuring insolvency player
The president of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association has joined Keypoint Law.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
