Judges warn personal details no longer safe in courts

With more Australian companies hit with cyber attacks in recent months, judges have cautioned practitioners against sharing information or using systems that may leave ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Barrister avoids jail time following defamation threats

A barrister has narrowly avoided prison time on contempt charges, including sending legal threats to Lawyers Weekly.

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Nov 2023

Verdict in for Qantas’ unlawful termination of health and safety rep

The NSW District Court handed down a verdict in the first criminal prosecution brought against Qantas for standing down a health and safety representative at the start of ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023

E&P, Dixon Advisory class action settles for $16m

A class action alleging financial advisers gave unsuitable advice and failed to address conflicts of interest has settled for $16 million.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Complaints withdrawn but Perth solicitor still on hook for costs

A legal complaints committee withdrew an application for disciplinary action over allegations stemming from a controversial radio interview – but the solicitor is still ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Nov 2023

Negligence claims against barristers dismissed but compensation still possible

A complaint by property owners against a firm of solicitors and two barristers was thrown out of an administrative tribunal, but it remains open for them to pursue ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023

Ford appeal of class action breaks down

The costs awarded to a Melbourne woman who successfully alleged Ford sold her a “lemon” will be remitted to the primary judge.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023

Optus general counsel evidence ‘vague’ on cyber attack details, court finds

To keep a Deloitte investigation into last year’s cyber attack private, Optus relied on the state of mind of its general counsel and company secretary – but a court heard ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Nov 2023

Precedent set for disciplinary decision-makers following lawyer’s bullying complaints

A decision scrutinising the date a Legal Profession Act was repealed, the implications of an email, and the bullying allegations against lawyers have set a new precedent ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Nov 2023