WA lawyers under fire for ‘unnecessary’ extension application
A Western Australian judge was critical of several lawyers for bringing an application that “should never have been necessary”.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Sep 2025
Strike-off for lawyer who misappropriated $6m meant for charities, hospital
A Sydney lawyer who used part of the $6 million he misappropriated from two clients’ estates to purchase a multimillion-dollar Bondi Junction home and lease a luxury car ...
SME LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025
Court critical of costs in director’s fight with firm over ATO debt
Following a win against his former firm over $255,000 in tax debts, an NSW lawyer asked the court for a costs order of around $90,000, with most of that sum credited to ...
SME LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025
‘Not a substitute’: Qld courts introduce AI guidelines
Queensland’s courts and tribunals have introduced a set of generative AI guidelines, including a caution that chatbots should not be used as a substitute for trusted ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025
2 barristers join ranks of NSW District Court bench
Highly experienced barristers with decades of experience behind them have been appointed judges of the District Court of NSW.
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Sep 2025
Lawyer avoids personal costs order for ‘serious neglect’
A lawyer’s failure to file a notice of ceasing to act was found to amount to “serious neglect, incompetence or misconduct”, but it was not enough to warrant a personal ...
SME LAW • Sun, 21 Sep 2025
Client sues NSW lawyer over $10k refund
Frustrated with the way his criminal matter was handled, an NSW man attempted to win back the $10,000 he paid to a solicitor who allegedly ignored instructions and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Sep 2025
Prosecutor fights Department of Justice over employment decision
A senior legal officer with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has successfully appealed a decision not to convert his employment from a temporary contract ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Sep 2025
NSW solicitor, accountant hit with 10-year ASIC ban
A solicitor and accountant who advised clients to invest in his own companies was barred from providing financial services for 10 years.
SME LAW • Wed, 17 Sep 2025
