Senator, former barrister gives support to legal service ‘under attack’ by class action
The Greens justice spokesperson and former barrister David Shoebridge has voiced his support for the community legal service accused of providing negligent advice to ...
SME LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Amex hit with $8m penalty for David Jones credit cards
Amex was ordered to pay an $8 million fine for credit cards sold in David Jones stores in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s first case on design and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Overseas lawyer criticised for ‘petulant, rude’ conduct in Australian court
A New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an Australian judge of ignoring her duties and behaviour that was rude, confrontational and petulant ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Creevey Horrell Lawyers promotes newest partner
Queensland firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has promoted a family law specialist and “seasoned professional” to partner.
SME LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Sydney solicitor hit with $1m penalty for misleading creditor scheme
A Sydney solicitor who promoted a “false and misleading” asset protection scheme was handed a $1 million penalty, banned from managing corporations, and told to refund ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Firm’s ‘fastidious’ record-keeping defence against fee dispute
A boutique law firm’s “fastidious” record keeping saved it from a legal fee dispute brought against it by a former client.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Swaab’s 4 new appointments come at ‘pivotal’ time
Swaab named four new appointments, including two to senior associates, at a time of “pivotal growth” for the firm.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Legal service allegedly gave negligent advice to child sexual abuse victims
A Melbourne community legal service has been hit with a class action over allegations it took a “sausage factory approach” to sexual abuse clients and robbed them of ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Estrin Saul Lawyers promotes senior associate into leadership role
To complement the growth at Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists, the firm has promoted one of its lawyers into the role of practice leader for its family ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
