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Legal charity CEO wins ‘highly peculiar’ unlawful dismissal case
A judge criticised a Northern Territory legal charity for the unusual and “highly peculiar” excuse it used to unlawfully sack its CEO.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jul 2024
Inside former PwC partner’s defamation allegations
Within documents ahead of the first court appearance this month, a former PwC partner caught up in the 2023 tax scandal said his “excellent reputation” took a hit when ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 02 Jul 2024
‘Leading’ lawyer told to refund client for flawed cost disclosures
A self-proclaimed “leading practitioner” in child support law was ordered to refund $4,400 to a client after a tribunal found his boutique firm failed to comply with cost ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Lawyer allegedly ‘exceeded authority’ in Fair Work matter, client says
While representing a client who claimed he was unfairly fired, a senior solicitor was at risk of a finding he allegedly exceeded his authority by working on a settlement ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024
New defamation defence a response to landmark High Court decision
A new defence may give the media more powers to protect themselves from defamatory material posted by social media users.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jul 2024
Barrister fails to appeal disciplinary action for fraud allegations
A Victorian barrister failed to overturn a reprimand for accusing an opposing counsel of relying on a “fraudulent or false” document.
BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Jun 2024
HWL Ebsworth hit with new complaint over major data hack
The privacy watchdog received a representative complaint against HWL Ebsworth over its 2023 data hack.
BIG LAW • Fri, 28 Jun 2024
Regional lawyer claims she was unfairly fired in 2 days
The lawyer who said she was forced out of her job because she was sleeping in the firm’s offices has made an unfair dismissal complaint against another practice she ...
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Jun 2024
Principal reprimanded for shirtless dance, sexualised colouring book
A principal lawyer was reprimanded for his behaviour during a scandalous company retreat, including taking his pants off in front of employees and performing a shirtless ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Jun 2024