Victorian man makes tax claim for ‘expensive’ legal bills

A Victorian businessman tried to claim tax credits to cover his legal bills for the “wide and expensive” litigation he was facing.

BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Apr 2024

ASIC secures partial win in first greenwashing civil case

While ASIC secured its first greenwashing penalty against investment company Vanguard, a court found some of its submissions were “conceptually flawed”.

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Mar 2024

Lawyers in hot water and major moves: What’s hot in law this week (25–28 March)

This week, one lawyer was ordered not to leave the country and another tried to dodge disciplinary action. Here are the top stories in law as the Easter long weekend ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Mar 2024

‘Too pretty for jail’: Lawyer disciplined for social media posts

A lawyer who told a client he was “too pretty” to be behind bars and boasted he could “keep all the boys out of jail” faced disciplinary action.

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Evicted tenant accuses Supreme Court justice of bias

An evicted tenant challenging a court’s decision to terminate her tenancy alleged a Supreme Court justice favoured submissions of the other party and had prematurely ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Back-to-office mandates excluding disabled workers

The push to get people to return to the office has ramped up as the pandemic has subsided. While some may argue it’s a smart move to better collaboration and ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Conscription law changes should not trap women, justice expert says

Changing conscription laws to allow governments to not only force their citizens into war but to include women in the ranks is the wrong move, an international law expert ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2024

Feuding partners address venture with British firm in court

Former partners behind an Adelaide law firm have turned to the Federal Court over an allegedly secret venture with a British firm.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2024

SA solicitor struck off for ‘egregious’ misappropriation of trust money

A South Australian solicitor who took more than $30,000 meant for six barristers has been struck off the roll.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2024