‘Leading voice’ in innovation joins Ashurst Advance
Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new director to its NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance.
NEWLAW • Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Commercial barrister elevated to NSW District Court
A barrister with over three decades of experience has been appointed to the District Court of NSW.
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Boutique firm ordered to refund client over costs disclosure failure
A Melbourne family law firm was ordered to partially refund a client whose demands for an updated costs estimate were ignored.
SME LAW • Sun, 13 Jul 2025
New defendants added to Hunter Valley bus crash class action
Companies said to be involved in the design and construction of the Greta interchange were added as defendants to the Hunter Valley bus crash, despite concerns that there ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Judge praises court’s ‘watch and learn’ attitude to GenAI
While some state courts have swiftly released guidelines or practice notes on generative artificial intelligence, the Federal Court has preferred to “watch and learn”
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Swaab elevates 6 across key practice areas
Commercial and family law firm Swaab has promoted six, including one to special counsel and two to senior associate.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Strike-off to follow solicitor’s $290k superannuation failure
A recommendation was made to strike off the name of a Queensland solicitor who failed to pay almost $300,000 in superannuation contributions for six former employees.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Judge accused of sexually harassing former associate
A former judge of the Northern Territory Supreme Court will be investigated for alleged sexual harassment against an associate, including a claim he suggested they share ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Strike-off recommended for solicitor convicted of distributing child sexual abuse material
A Queensland solicitor tried to keep his name on the roll after he was convicted of the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Jul 2025
