Sydney woman again fails to dodge $35k legal fee

A Supreme Court has thrown out a Sydney woman’s fourth attempt to dodge a $35,000 payment to her former firm.

BIG LAW • Sun, 25 Feb 2024

Perth solicitor enters mediation with dissatisfied client

A Perth solicitor found guilty of professional misconduct was ordered to attend mediation with a former client over compensation concerns.

BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Feb 2024

Medibank fails to block investigation into data hack

The Federal Court has dismissed Medibank’s attempts to shut down an investigation into the October 2022 data hack.

BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Feb 2024

‘Deficiencies’ in bankruptcy process for struck-off solicitor, says judge

A Federal Court judge says the move from paper filing to electronic systems has allowed a former solicitor’s bankruptcy matter to slip through the cracks, adding ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Feb 2024

Bankrupt solicitor maintains ‘grave’ racism allegations despite warnings

A solicitor who was recently declared a vexatious litigant has repeated unfounded allegations of racism against a Law Society member in an attempt to shake a bankruptcy ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Feb 2024

Lawyers hit back at politician’s ‘unfair’, inaccurate criticism of WA magistrate

Lawyers have slated comments made by a politician about a magistrate’s bail decision as both unfair and inappropriate.

BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Feb 2024

Tribunal approves ANZ’s takeover of Suncorp Bank

A tribunal has ruled whether ANZ can proceed with its $4.9 billion plan to takeover Suncorp Bank.

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Victorian lawyer lodges wrongful caveat on feuding neighbour

A Victorian lawyer who assisted a client’s fence line feud with a neighbour has faced disciplinary proceedings.

BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Delay splits Apple, Google expert evidence apart in Epic Games class action

Part of Epic Games class action proceedings against Apple and Google over anti-competition allegations has been split in two.

BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Feb 2024