Sydney criminal lawyer shot in alleged ‘targeted’ attack

A high-profile Sydney criminal lawyer has been shot in what police believe was a “targeted” attack.

BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Jul 2023

John Ibrahim’s son fails to appeal failed defamation case

Daniel Taylor, son of former Kings Cross nightclub owner John Ibrahim, failed to appeal his unsuccessful defamation case against a Sydney newspaper over an article he ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Federal Court judge’s cutting attack on colleague and solicitor

The Federal Court has condemned a judge for her “unwillingness” to deliver a judgment for almost three years and has criticised a solicitor who turned a blind eye to the ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Court rejects expert’s criticism of ‘exorbitant’ class action fees

When approving costs for a Victorian law firm that ran a successful bushfire class action across the country, a Supreme Court rejected criticisms from an expert that its ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jul 2023

PwC scandal sparks calls to ‘break up the big 4’

Separating the audit, advisory and consulting services of the big four firms is the only way to ensure the integrity of the audit function, says a former ACCC chair.

BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Jul 2023

Bar Council releases guideline for AI tools but warns of risks

The NSW Bar Association has released extensive guidelines on barrister’s use of AI technology but has warned that language tools are still evolving, are under intense ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack

The HWL Ebsworth supply chain attack has claimed yet another government victim, this time being the federal Fair Work Ombudsman.

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

DMAW Lawyers appoints CEO, promotes senior lawyers

Commercial firm DMAW Lawyers has appointed its first non-lawyer executive to the role of chief executive officer.

BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

NSW businesses win Sydney Light Rail class action

Transport NSW has been found to be liable for the financial damage two businesses suffered during the construction of the Sydney railway line, but a court said there ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jul 2023