A-G snubs female candidate for less experienced judge, lawyers say
The appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Supreme Court of Tasmania was met with “shock and disappointment” from those who believed a more experienced, woman judge ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Harmers won’t budge on divisive Super Retail Group statement
The founder of a national employment firm has defended a statement that lashed out at Super Retail Group for “victimising” company secretaries who blew the whistle on a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 11 Dec 2024
NRMA to face class action for alleged loyalty tax
Slater & Gordon has filed a class action against NRMA over its alleged “loyalty tax”, which was built into base premiums to offset any discounts for being a long-term ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2024
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
