Lawyer sues for damages over car accident she was not involved in
A principal lawyer tried to claim damages for the “nervous shock” she suffered after her family were involved in a minor car accident, despite her not being at the scene ...
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025
2 climb to senior levels in IDP Lawyers promotion round
In addition to one new partner, specialist defendant personal injury firm IDP Lawyers has promoted one lawyer to senior associate and two others to associate.
SME LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Clayton Utz bolsters risk advisory practice with 3 senior executives
Three senior executives have brought their extensive expertise in providing risk management, compliance and governance advice to Clayton Utz’s risk advisory practice.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Managing director reprimanded over barrister fee mishap
A Perth lawyer agreed to a public reprimand and a fine for his failure to get written confirmation that a barrister would waive part of his $200,000 legal bill amid a ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Exactech class action settles for close to $9m
A class action brought on behalf of those who received hip, knee and ankle implants has settled for $8.7 million, pending court approval.
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Baker McKenzie makes London partner new global chair
Baker McKenzie has elected a partner from its international trade, compliance and investigations team to step into the role of global chair.
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Principal solicitor faces disciplinary action over supervision denials
In an “extraordinary” and contradictory email, the principal solicitor of a Brisbane firm made a false claim about a law clerk’s supervision and refused to sign a form ...
SME LAW • Tue, 10 Jun 2025
‘Out and proud’ firm says recognition of LGBTI community essential amid Trump administration
Following a global LGBTI event, where an American counterpart was noticeably missing, a partner with an out loud and proud law firm said it was important to show up for ...
SME LAW • Tue, 10 Jun 2025
Barrister’s practising certificate bid objected by opposing client
A barrister who appeared in court without a practising certificate applied to have one retrospectively applied, but the opposing party in her former client’s matter has ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Jun 2025
