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This week, Lawyers Weekly reported on a lawyer disciplined for “no-win, no-fee” misconduct, the surprise departure of HWL Ebsworth’s chief executive partner, and the start of the ACCC proceedings against Coles. Here is your weekly round-up.
For the week from 16 to 20 February, these were the 10 most-read articles on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):
1. ‘Opportunistic’ lawyer to be disciplined for ‘no-win, no-fee’ misconduct
Disciplinary action will be taken against a highly experienced Victorian solicitor who billed a client more than $20,000 despite there being no “win” in the “no-win, no-fee” retainer.
2. ’Not a hired gun’: Silks cautioned about ethics by Federal Court judge
A Federal Court judge encouraged barristers to question their client’s instructions and push back if it comes close to breaching their ethics.
3. Qld sets new legal precedents for workplace psychological health
A number of recent employment cases in Queensland have demonstrated that psychological health is being treated the same as physical safety, a workplace relations partner has said.
4. Lawyer struck off for lying on CV to BigLaw firm
A solicitor has been struck off after repeatedly lying about his education, qualifications, and practising certificate in an attempt to secure a role at a BigLaw firm.
5. ASIC’s removal of director address details already causing issues
OPINION: The corporate regulator’s decision to “create a barrier” to access residential addresses of company directors raises certain questions, writes Matthew Burgess.
6. HWL Ebsworth faces surprise departure of chief partner
The chief executive partner of one of Australia’s leading full-service commercial law firms has unexpectedly stepped down, bringing to a close a 14-year tenure at the helm of the national law firm.
7. How one law firm is future-proofing against Australia’s new AML/CTF reforms
OPINION: While some see the incoming AML/CTF reforms as a burden, we see them as an opportunity to provide a superior client experience, writes Rolf Howard.
8. HSF Kramer wins bid in $320k costs fight with betting company
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer came out on top in its fight with a former client over unpaid legal fees, which at one point were over $320,000.
9. Court lateness, false attendance note cost solicitor his career
A lawyer who arrived 30 minutes late to court and tried to cover it up with a fake attendance note has been struck off the roll.
10. ACCC win could mean trouble for discount shoppers, Coles warns
If the ACCC convinces the court that Coles’ “Down Down” promotion was misleading, Australia’s major supermarkets could be strong-armed into offering fewer or less frequent specials, counsel has argued.
