‘Litigation explosion’ incoming for polyamorous relationships, family lawyer predicts
Although the law has caught up with non-traditional relationships, a principal who has represented polyamorous relationships predicted there will be a “litigation ...
SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024
Norton Rose Fulbright promotes 34 senior lawyers
Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright promoted 34 of its senior lawyers into the positions of special counsel and senior associate.
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Jul 2024
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
