Solicitor’s reprimand challenge backfires with tougher penalty for acting in conflict

The founder of an NSW boutique firm was hit with a harsher penalty after appealing the reprimand she received for acting in conflict by representing both a longstanding ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024

Firm that claimed entire $11m class action settlement to appeal order to slash amount

The law firm slammed for racking up avoidable costs in a class action and claiming the entirety of an $11 million settlement was granted leave to appeal a decision to ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jun 2024

Franchisees of Westpac-owned brand launch class action

A class action has been filed in the Federal Court by former RAMS franchisees who were terminated by the Westpac-owned brand, contending they were let go without basis.

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024

Ransomware gang claims it hacked Sydney law firm

Hackers alleged they have client documents and court details belonging to a Sydney law firm, but its principal said only a limited amount of data was accessed.

BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024

Qantas tells court rumours of negative culture ‘unreasonable’ excuse to turn down job

With a compensation order looming, lawyers for Qantas told a court it was “unreasonable” for one of the sacked ground-handling staff to turn down another job within the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024

Singapore Airlines passengers may be compensated for turbulence, lawyer says

A Brisbane personal injury firm is investigating whether passengers who experienced the severe and fatal turbulence on board the Singapore Airlines flight could be ...

SME LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024

Common fund orders for solicitors may jeopardise class actions, court told

Lawyers may be incentivised to run class actions so they can “share in the winnings” if the Federal Court allows common fund orders to be awarded in favour of solicitors, ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 28 May 2024

Court extends Bonza administration to late July

Bonza’s administrators will have until the end of July to save the low-cost carrier after successfully arguing for an extension to their appointment.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 28 May 2024

Local lawyer gets kicked out of profession for 2 years after ‘serious’ misconduct

A regional lawyer was barred from practising for two years after a series of blunders in one matter, including directing a junior lawyer under her supervision to send a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 27 May 2024