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Lehrmann’s new barrister hiding from trolls, court told
The senior counsel representing Bruce Lehrmann at his appeal hearing has asked to remain anonymous over a fear of “trolls”.
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Judge’s ‘rash’ comments criticised by Judicial Commission
There have been new developments in the clash between a top prosecutor and an NSW District Court judge, including a report that found the latter’s comments in a sexual ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Supreme Court puts end to lawyer, notorious law firm
A Victorian lawyer has claimed a “conspiracy” against himself, his colleagues, and their controversial law firm was behind the Legal Services Board’s decision not to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
UK lawyer becomes WA Law Society’s newest CEO
A lawyer who headed up a regulatory body in the United Kingdom recently returned to Perth to take on the position of chief executive with the Law Society of Western ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Twice-convicted drug-dealing lawyer struck off
A Sydney lawyer convicted twice for serious drug offences, including selling on the dark web, has been struck from the roll of practitioners.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Court of public opinion ‘vital’ to the rule of law, Federal Court judge says
The “inevitable and eternal tension” between the court of law and the court of public opinion is essential to the improvement of justice outcomes, a Federal Court judge ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Federal Court pushes for ‘next-generation’ advocacy
The Federal Court has urged senior barristers to step aside and allow the “next generation of advocates” to have a speaking role.
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
WA solicitor removed from roll after several suspensions
Following a “lengthy period” of misconduct, which included the mismanagement of client funds, a West Australian solicitor had his name struck from the roll of legal ...
SME LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
Commissioner misconduct findings and BigLaw poaching: What’s hot in law this week (28 Oct–1 Nov)
The latest chapter in a “sad history of litigation” between a solicitor and barrister played out in court, and the head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission was ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 01 Nov 2024