Brisbane firm accused of ‘negligent’ handling of criminal case

A woman levelled several allegations at a Brisbane criminal law firm, including claims her solicitors provided fraudulent information, acted without instructions, and ...

SME LAW • Tue, 23 Jul 2024

Judge accused of corruption by ousted solicitor, fake lawyer

The ongoing saga triggered by a fake lawyer’s alleged threats, an ousted solicitor and the law firm they operated has been derailed by yet another attempt to have the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Amex hit with $8m penalty for David Jones credit cards

Amex was ordered to pay an $8 million fine for credit cards sold in David Jones stores in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s first case on design and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Senator, former barrister gives support to legal service ‘under attack’ by class action

The Greens justice spokesperson and former barrister David Shoebridge has voiced his support for the community legal service accused of providing negligent advice to ...

SME LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Overseas lawyer criticised for ‘petulant, rude’ conduct in Australian court

A New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an Australian judge of ignoring her duties and behaviour that was rude, confrontational and petulant ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Creevey Horrell Lawyers promotes newest partner

Queensland firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has promoted a family law specialist and “seasoned professional” to partner.

SME LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024

Sydney solicitor hit with $1m penalty for misleading creditor scheme

A Sydney solicitor who promoted a “false and misleading” asset protection scheme was handed a $1 million penalty, banned from managing corporations, and told to refund ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Jul 2024

Firm’s ‘fastidious’ record-keeping defence against fee dispute

A boutique law firm’s “fastidious” record keeping saved it from a legal fee dispute brought against it by a former client.

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024

Legal service allegedly gave negligent advice to child sexual abuse victims

A Melbourne community legal service has been hit with a class action over allegations it took a “sausage factory approach” to sexual abuse clients and robbed them of ...

SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024