Amex hit with $8m penalty for David Jones credit cards
Amex was ordered to pay an $8 million fine for credit cards sold in David Jones stores in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s first case on design and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Overseas lawyer criticised for ‘petulant, rude’ conduct in Australian court
A New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an Australian judge of ignoring her duties and behaviour that was rude, confrontational and petulant ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Creevey Horrell Lawyers promotes newest partner
Queensland firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has promoted a family law specialist and “seasoned professional” to partner.
SME LAW • Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Sydney solicitor hit with $1m penalty for misleading creditor scheme
A Sydney solicitor who promoted a “false and misleading” asset protection scheme was handed a $1 million penalty, banned from managing corporations, and told to refund ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Firm’s ‘fastidious’ record-keeping defence against fee dispute
A boutique law firm’s “fastidious” record keeping saved it from a legal fee dispute brought against it by a former client.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Swaab’s 4 new appointments come at ‘pivotal’ time
Swaab named four new appointments, including two to senior associates, at a time of “pivotal growth” for the firm.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Legal service allegedly gave negligent advice to child sexual abuse victims
A Melbourne community legal service has been hit with a class action over allegations it took a “sausage factory approach” to sexual abuse clients and robbed them of ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Estrin Saul Lawyers promotes senior associate into leadership role
To complement the growth at Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists, the firm has promoted one of its lawyers into the role of practice leader for its family ...
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Jul 2024
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
