‘Inappropriate’: Court slates solicitor for costs application failure
A solicitor has been criticised for a “clearly inadequate” costs application, which included the “inappropriate” suggestion that the judge could specifically request ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Reprimand for Qld solicitor duped by fake lawyer
A tribunal has penalised a Queensland legal practitioner director who turned a blind eye to the dishonest conduct of a fake lawyer despite obvious concerns from clients ...
SME LAW • Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Police and Invasion Day protesters continue fight over revoked search declaration
Police and Invasion Day rally organisers clashed in the Federal Court over the timetabling of a legal challenge into the now-revoked declaration that allowed police to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Court tosses claim Legal Aid breached man’s privacy
Proceedings brought against the Legal Aid Commissioner of NSW and the Inner City Legal Centre over alleged privacy breaches were dismissed for being “frivolous or ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Qld firm protected from further sexual harassment claim
A woman who alleged she was sexually harassed at a Queensland law firm was barred from bringing any further claims.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
The top Fair Work and workplace dispute stories of 2025
From chucking sickies to “rude” employees, there were a number of clashes within the legal profession’s workplaces. Here are the top 10 Fair Work Commission and workplace ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Barry Nilsson promotes principal, 14 lawyers
In its latest promotion round, Barry Nilsson has promoted one to principal, one to special counsel, two senior associates, and 11 associates.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Struck-off lawyer fights Melbourne firm over allegedly unfair costs agreement
A struck-off Victorian lawyer has fought a boutique law firm over a costs agreement he alleged was unclear and unfair.
SME LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Lawyers ‘fighting among themselves’ make claims of fraud, overcharging and blackmail
A solicitor who fought to win back his practising certificate was caught in a “bitter and high-stakes” dispute between himself, a lawyer he was representing, a law firm ...
SME LAW • Tue, 06 Jan 2026
