Struck-off lawyer who lied about kidnapped children a ‘stain’ on profession
A Victorian family lawyer was struck off for what may be some of the most shocking acts of deception, which escalated from forging signatures to lying about children ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Supreme Court criticises Sydney firm over its handling of interstate case
A Supreme Court judge has hit out at an interstate law firm for failing to understand or review its procedural rules.
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Adelaide lawyer struck off for $67k theft from family member
In just the five years he was in legal practice, an Adelaide lawyer stole tens of thousands of dollars from a family member, engaged in conduct that enabled a fraudulent ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025
‘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
