Barrister accused of negligence protected by immunity
A Victorian barrister accused of allegedly damaging his client’s parenting dispute has been protected from a negligence finding because he was covered by the advocate’s ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
Fast settlement considered for stolen wages class action
Despite the slow-moving nature of settlement payouts, the Federal Court was told of a plan to rapidly inform members of the historic stolen wages class action that they ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
NZ courtroom attacks increasing, Bar Association says
Following an attack on an Auckland-based solicitor by her own client, the country’s Bar Association says these kinds of assaults have been increasing “and they need to be ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
Legal director reprimanded for blunder with CCTV company
A legal director failed to inform 20 clients she had a personal and financial stake in a security company before making compensation claims for the costs of installing ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Sep 2024
Lehrmann accuses former firm of wrongly taking $117k
In submissions that confused a judge and rendered opposing counsel speechless, Bruce Lehrmann accused his former firm of allegedly taking $117,000 out of trust when it ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 06 Sep 2024
Shine still hopeful despite hit to revenue in FY23–24
Although it took a major 12.2 per cent hit to its total revenue for the 2024 financial year, Shine Justice says it has remained optimistic it will turn this around over ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Rigby Cooke launches medical practice with new partner
The recently launched medical negligence practice within Rigby Cooke Lawyers will be overseen by the firm’s newest partner.
SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Kain Lawyers M&A team grows with senior appointments
Transaction firm Kain Lawyers has bolstered its M&A capabilities with the appointments of a director and special counsel.
SME LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Chief Justice of Victorian Supreme Court to retire
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria will retire early next year after having served more than seven years in the role.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Sep 2024
