Decision made on Kathleen Folbigg’s conviction

Kathleen Folbigg’s application to quash a conviction for the deaths of her four children has been decided by the Court of Criminal Appeal.

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Dec 2023

‘Wet dildo’: Solicitor faces discipline for shocking social media posts

Controversial lawyer Nathan Buckley, who publicly accused the Law Society of NSW of targeting his “arse like a wet dildo”, has failed to have an application for ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Dec 2023

Client says he felt ‘trapped’ into Queensland firm’s retainer

A man who owes a Brisbane firm $550,000 in legal fees has accused his lawyers of pursuing his case despite knowing he was unwell.

BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Dec 2023

WA lawyer misappropriated $80k from client’s estate

The fate of a West Australian lawyer remains unclear after he was found to have misappropriated over $80,000 from a client’s estate.

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Sydney firm persists with fight for $2m in legal fees

A Sydney law firm and a tea tree oil plantation business locked in a court stoush over a claim for almost $2 million in legal fees will remain at a standstill until an ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 10 Dec 2023

Indonesian lawyer accuses Canberra law firm of stealing clients

An Indonesian lawyer seeking to take over an Australian class action has made several sensational allegations against a Canberra firm, including a claim its lawyers used ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 10 Dec 2023

NSW Legal Aid accused of refusing to employ pregnant solicitor

A solicitor accused NSW Legal Aid of discrimination for allegedly failing to offer her further employment because she was pregnant.

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Melbourne lawyer’s ‘concerning’ financial activity investigated

A Melbourne criminal lawyer suspected of breaching anti-money laundering laws failed to have his practising certificate restored.

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Ruby Princess class action expands into United States

The High Court has given the green light for almost 700 US passengers of the Ruby Princess to join a class action.

BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Dec 2023