Tasmanian lawyer forced to fight ‘serious’, baseless claims
A Tasmanian lawyer was unnecessarily dragged through court by resentful former clients who accused him of providing negligent advice, ignoring instructions, and not ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Ashurst records ‘solid’ revenue growth for Australia in FY23–24
On its way to achieving more than £1 billion in profits by the next financial year, global firm Ashurst recorded a 14 per cent increase in partner profits and a “solid” ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Law firm director new Australian Lawyers Alliance president
A director of Maurice Blackburn was named the new national president of the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers promotes 3
Jewell Hancock Employment Lawyers has elevated three lawyers, including one to principal.
SME LAW • Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Legal Practice Board wrong to investigate compensation firm, court finds
A court criticised the West Australian Legal Practice Board for its decision to audit a compensation firm after it received a complaint that one of the legal assistants ...
SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Bankrupt man makes ‘elaborate’ allegations against law firm
In an effort to dodge a costs order, a bankrupt man accused a law firm of using delays, the withholding of material, and “false or misleading submissions” to force him ...
SME LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Security to grind Dubbo court to halt in protest
Dubbo’s sheriffs, who maintain security and enforce orders from its courts, have planned a protest over poor working conditions.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
KPMG cuts legal division, 30 jobs in major restructure
The big four firm has announced a restructure of its legal business less than a month after its $80 million consulting restructure.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Legal assistant says he was fired in ChatGPT text message
The director of a Perth boutique firm fired a legal assistant in a text message drafted by artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.
SME LAW • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
