Bruce Lehrmann to stand trial on rape charges

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial on two counts of rape.

BIG LAW • Thu, 04 Jul 2024

Family lawyer’s $115k bill voided for disclosure failures

A family lawyer’s $115,000 legal bill was voided by a judge who found he did not provide a costs estimate but allegedly promised his client the fees would be “less than ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024

‘Litigation explosion’ incoming for polyamorous relationships, family lawyer predicts

Although the law has caught up with non-traditional relationships, a principal who has represented polyamorous relationships predicted there will be a “litigation ...

SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright promotes 34 senior lawyers

Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright promoted 34 of its senior lawyers into the positions of special counsel and senior associate.

BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024

Legal charity CEO wins ‘highly peculiar’ unlawful dismissal case

A judge criticised a Northern Territory legal charity for the unusual and “highly peculiar” excuse it used to unlawfully sack its CEO.

BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jul 2024

Inside former PwC partner’s defamation allegations

Within documents ahead of the first court appearance this month, a former PwC partner caught up in the 2023 tax scandal said his “excellent reputation” took a hit when ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Jul 2024

‘Leading’ lawyer told to refund client for flawed cost disclosures

A self-proclaimed “leading practitioner” in child support law was ordered to refund $4,400 to a client after a tribunal found his boutique firm failed to comply with cost ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024

Lawyer allegedly ‘exceeded authority’ in Fair Work matter, client says

While representing a client who claimed he was unfairly fired, a senior solicitor was at risk of a finding he allegedly exceeded his authority by working on a settlement ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024

New defamation defence a response to landmark High Court decision

A new defence may give the media more powers to protect themselves from defamatory material posted by social media users.

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024