Barrister struggles to hold onto practising certificate after controversy with massager

A Queensland barrister has fought to hold onto his practising certificate months after a court ordered him to repay the $240,000 loaned to him by a friend who massaged ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2024

Fake lawyer behind controversial firm has case struck out

Proceedings brought by a fake lawyer and ousted solicitor against the Victorian Legal Services Board have been largely struck out.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2024

Former Dentons partner demands salary records

A former Dentons partner said the firm’s salary records for equity partners would support his claim for loss and damages arising out of alleged breaches of the Fair Work ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2024

‘Not a substitute’: Chief Justice responds to criticisms of GenAI ban

The NSW Supreme Court outlawed certain uses of generative artificial intelligence in courtrooms to prevent inaccuracies and “laziness” from entering the legal profession, ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2024

Barrister’s contempt of court finding challenged by client

An NSW barrister banned from engaging in legal practice was challenged by a former client over listings on directory websites.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Over 280 finalists announced for 30 Under 30 Awards 2025

Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across real estate, sports and entertainment, taxation, technology, and wills and estates categories for the 13th annual 30 Under ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Federal Court judge proposes media code of conduct

The Federal Court’s Justice Michael Lee, whose recent judgments include Lehrmann v Network Ten, has suggested a code of conduct for journalists that would better define ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Google investigated for ‘ad tech’ class action

A class action firm has commenced an investigation into Google over its alleged anti-competitive conduct in the digital advertising space.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Qld lawyer to be struck off after disappearing act

Despite a claim he would “aggressively” chase a client’s matter, a Queensland lawyer failed to make any progress for years at a time.

BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Dec 2024