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Penalty for lawyer who positioned ‘dummy director’ at debt-riddled companies
In conduct that undermined the reputation of the profession, a Victorian solicitor “needlessly” exposed her client to legal and financial risk by facilitating her ...
SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Scrutiny of WA judges to increase under proposed legislation
The West Australian government wants an independent watchdog that will investigate complaints made against the state’s judicial officers.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jun 2026
BigLaw firm’s legal professional privilege claim falls short
National firm Gilchrist Connell’s claim for legal professional privilege over documents linked to a childcare centre investigation has been criticised for containing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Court transcript collapse exposes outsourcing risks
The failures and collapse of a major transcription service is a stark reminder that accountability for essential court services remains firmly with the institutions that ...
SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Sentence reduced for Adelaide lawyer who killed man in hit-and-run crime
An Adelaide lawyer jailed for a fatal hit-and-run has failed to appeal her convictions but was successful in lessening her time behind bars.
SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026
MinterEllison adds 7 to partnership
MinterEllison has elevated seven into its partnership to address growing client demand and shifting landscapes across four practice areas.
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Fresh bid to recover right to practice falls short for WA lawyer
A Supreme Court dismissed an application that would have reignited a lawyer’s attempts to recover his practising certificate, which was refused years earlier on the ...
SME LAW • Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Federal judge refers SA lawyer to disciplinary board
The conduct of a South Australian practitioner will be investigated by the regulator following concerns from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia about his ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2026
AML/CTF must be delayed, Law Council says
The anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism rollout should be delayed by a year to allow small firms to better prepare, the Law Council of Australia told a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Jun 2026