Court filing reveals how Medibank data breach unfolded

A court filing by the Australian Information Commissioner revealed how a hacker accessed the data of 9.7 million Medibank customers before posting them to the dark web.

BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Jun 2024

Jailed lawyer who ‘robbed Peter to pay Paul’ struck off

A senior lawyer jailed for taking over $2 million during an elaborate misappropriation scheme has been removed from the roll.

SME LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Minters advice at heart of Dixon Advisory breach proceedings

Proceedings against Dixon Advisory & Superannuation for alleged breaches of directors’ duties partly hinges on the communications between the company and law firm ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Former silk cannot shake findings he ‘thwarted’ administration of justice

A disgraced barrister tossed out of the profession because of his misconduct in the Banksia class action has failed to appeal findings that he thwarted the administration ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Perth lawyer reprimanded over threats to another practitioner

A former Perth lawyer has been publicly reprimanded for making a baseless accusation of misconduct against another legal practitioner.

BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Jun 2024

Judge flags merging Optus data breach proceedings

A judge has suggested a merge of the Optus data breach class action with proceedings launched by the communications regulator.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Fri, 14 Jun 2024

Former Slater & Gordon shareholder objects to takeover bid

A former shareholder of Slater & Gordon aired sensational allegations before a court because he objected to a private equity firm’s takeover of almost the entirety of ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024

Dawson makes out grounds of appeal but stays locked up

Chris Dawson succeeded on two of the five grounds in the appeal of his murder conviction – but it was not enough to free him. Here’s why.

BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Jun 2024

Rural lawyer publicly reprimanded for botching will matter

Clients were left with “very little recourse” to contest a will because their rural Queensland lawyer failed to provide “clear and timely advice”.

BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Jun 2024