Law firm’s reputation falls short in trademark dispute

The supposed reputation of a law firm with offices across Australia was not enough to support it in a trademark fight with a smaller firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

‘Disgusting’: Firm alleges shocking rejection of Super Retail Group settlement

The chairman of Harmers Workplace Lawyers has told a court of the contentious negotiations around an alleged settlement agreement between Super Retail Group and its ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

WA Premier dragged over coals for magistrate criticisms

West Australian Premier Roger Cook was rebuffed by the state’s legal profession after he called for a magistrate to be disciplined.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Alleged hack on Qld firm exposes unprotected data

A ransomware gang claimed it has a raft of client documents that was left unprotected when a Queensland law firm closed its doors.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

WA barrister faces claims she practised without certificate

While facing allegations she worked without a practising certificate, a West Australian barrister convinced a tribunal to stay her suspension until review proceedings ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2024

Adelaide lawyer guilty of fatal hit-and-run

A claim by an Adelaide lawyer that she did not see the 70-year-old victim of a hit-and-run was rejected by a District Court judge.

BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2024

Law firm, Legal Aid office attacked by alleged arsonist

A criminal law firm was hit by an arson attack following reports of an explosion at a nearby Legal Aid office.

BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Reprimand for lawyer who dodged client’s calls for months

Despite his client’s desperate pleas for updates, a Queensland sole practitioner did not contact him or progress his family law matter.

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Dec 2024

Legal secretary fights Slater & Gordon over discredited expert report

A legal secretary brought action against Slater & Gordon over alleged professional negligence in a workers’ compensation claim, including its supposed misuse of a ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Dec 2024