LOD celebrates years of success on 15th anniversary

Alternative legal services provider LOD has celebrated its 15th anniversary by reflecting on its achievements, including service expansion to new clients, the creation of ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Sep 2023

Accountant alleges Sportsbet induced gambling in civil claim

An accountant who allegedly defrauded his clients out of $26 million has commenced a Federal Court civil claim against Sportsbet.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Sep 2023

Seven secures leave to appeal subpoena relating to Roberts-Smith trial

Seven Network has been granted leave to appeal a Federal Court order that it must hand over confidential documents relating to its decision to fund part of Ben ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Sep 2023

Lawyers reprimanded and cyber security attacks: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Sept)

A number of solicitors ended up before tribunals for misconduct, while the legal profession deals with the aftermath of a major cyber security hack. Here is your weekly ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Sep 2023

NAB’s maximum penalty not substantial enough, judge says

A Federal Court judge who handed NAB the maximum $2.1 million penalty for continuing to charge its customers despite knowing the fees were wrong said the punishment was ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Sep 2023

Lawyers clash in first hearing of actress’s sexual harassment lawsuit

Lawyers for actress Christie Whelan Browne and Oldfield Entertainment clashed over timetables, confidentiality and potential applications to dismiss proceedings ahead of ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 22 Sep 2023

Managing principal banned for 4 years for covering up ‘inexcusable’ mistake

A Melbourne managing principal who was barred from practising until mid-2027 has told a tribunal she is “incredibly sorry” for submitting a false document to the Supreme ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Sep 2023

KWM announces winner of $25k First Nations Art Award

King & Wood Mallesons has announced that Queensland-based artist and founder of an Aboriginal art collective, Richard Bell, has won the firm’s 2023 First Nations Art ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Sep 2023

International law expert to lead ACT Human Rights Commission

An expert adviser on international refugee law and human rights has been appointed president and commissioner of the ACT Human Rights Commission.

BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Sep 2023