‘Unfair’ clauses in costs agreements need further guidance, tribunal says
While dealing with a firm’s fight over a $277,000 bill, a tribunal member suggested the Law Society provide further guidance on the operation of two “unfair” and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025
‘I took it all’: Solicitor struck off over $483k theft from trust account
On top of a four-year term of imprisonment, an NSW lawyer has been struck off for stealing more than $480,000 from his trust account.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Half of burnt-out lawyers say managers contacted them while on leave
Many burnt-out lawyers have said that despite taking leave to recover, they still worked and were contacted by a manager or colleague.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Barrister’s ‘unsuitable’ character makes him unfit for practice, tribunal rules
A Queensland barrister with over three decades of experience lost his practising certificate because a tribunal could not be confident in his character or remorse for a ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Barry Nilsson promotes 14 insurance lawyers
National firm Barry Nilsson strengthened its insurance and health practice with the promotion of 14 lawyers and a new marketing officer.
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Judge recuses herself as a result of Qld Law Society membership
A solicitor who brought proceedings against the Queensland Law Society over an article she was named in has convinced a judge she needs to recuse herself due to her ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Jan 2025
Top 10 wellness stories in 2024
From judges to law students, members of the legal profession have offered advice on managing their wellbeing or shared their experiences with impostor syndrome
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Jan 2025
11 general members appointed to Administrative Review Tribunal
The Attorney-General announced the appointments of 11 general managers to the Administrative Review Tribunal.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Jan 2025
Shaky compensation claim made over solicitor’s alleged dishonesty
An unsteady claim for compensation has been made by two people concerned with the conduct of their late uncle’s solicitor, including an allegation he dishonestly issued ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Dec 2024
