Woman accused of forgery drops attempt to join legal profession
A woman’s admission into the legal profession was strongly objected to by a law society that considered her alleged misconduct during university meant she was a “not fit ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 May 2025
Blackmores investigated for alleged B6 toxicity in vitamins
Blackmores is being investigated for a potential class action over the allegedly toxic levels of B6 in its vitamin supplements.
SME LAW • Wed, 21 May 2025
Squire Patton Boggs hires partner for corporate practice
A private equity and corporate lawyer has moved over to Squire Patton Boggs, where he will also be made partner in its corporate practice group.
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 May 2025
Sofronoff faces hurdle in fight to toss out damning report
Former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff KC has objected to there being parliamentary privilege over a report that concluded he engaged in serious corrupt conduct in ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 May 2025
Court fed up with ‘manipulative’ conduct, YouTube skits
A boutique firm has finally been freed from purposefully drawn-out proceedings brought by a former client who was found to have used the courtroom for an “ulterior ...
SME LAW • Mon, 19 May 2025
Major win in Australia’s first greenwashing case
Energy Australia has settled a landmark greenwashing case that alleged it misled its customers in the marketing of a “Go Neutral” product.
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 May 2025
Solicitor penalised for sending threatening letter to minor
A regional solicitor was reprimanded and fined for sending a threatening letter to a minor to commence proceedings.
SME LAW • Mon, 19 May 2025
Billable hours to increase, salaries to soar at HWL Ebsworth
Following years of having one of the lowest billable hours across the industry, HWL Ebsworth has increased its quota for all legal staff.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 May 2025
Ben Roberts-Smith fails to overturn defamation decision
Despite convincing the court to hear explosive new evidence, Ben Roberts-Smith’s appeal of his defamation action has fallen short.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 May 2025
