Court tosses claim Law Society intends to ‘kill, suppress’ ACT solicitor
A former solicitor who has relentlessly pursued the ACT Law Society over dismissed racial discrimination allegations has attempted to air further sensational claims in an ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Brydens Lawyers suffers alleged ransomware attack
A prominent Sydney law firm has revealed it was the victim of a serious cyber incident.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 13 Mar 2025
Solicitor hit with fresh charges of ‘offensive’ conduct
Further allegations of offensive and abusive conduct have been levelled against a solicitor who will soon face strike-off proceedings for calling another practitioner a ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Firm founder called out for ‘disrespectful’ language amid fight with former director
A law firm’s long and tortured history of litigation against its former director and shareholder ended with persistent and unethical communication to the court that was, ...
SME LAW • Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Details of alleged settlement for ousted chief legal counsel to stay secret
A chief legal counsel ousted from Super Retail Group has failed to convince a court to toss out a suppression order that she claimed has prevented her from speaking out ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Creditor to sue firm over $135k judgment debt
A creditor of an NSW firm has launched proceedings against its sole director over more than $135,000 in judgment debt.
SME LAW • Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Inside a former HR manager’s lawsuit against Slaters
In addition to grappling with the fallout from a “disparaging” firm-wide email, one of Australia’s leading compensation firms has had to defend itself against allegations ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Uncertainty over role of independent legal adviser in sexual violence trials
The majority of recommendations to improve justice responses to sexual violence have been welcomed, but opinions are split on whether independent legal advisers should ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Livestreaming may turn judges, counsel into entertainment, Chief Justice warns
While cautioning against the pitfalls of livestreaming, Chief Justice Debra Mortimer said that inviting the public into courtrooms via video could be putting pressure on ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 09 Mar 2025
