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WA Legal Practice Board inquiry a game changer, alleged unfit lawyer says

A Perth lawyer facing removal from the roll referred to the inquiry into the Legal Practice Board in an adjournment application, citing the outcome may have a “significant impact” on the disciplinary hearing.

09 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
How lawyers can respond to higher interest rates

The new spike in the cash rate reinforces the need for legal professionals to review their mortgage positions.

09 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Inside the agenda of the new NSW Law Society president

Taking the helm, the newly elected president of the Law Society of NSW has unveiled four key priorities set to shape his term, signalling a renewed focus on strengthening the profession and delivering greater support to more than 45,000 solicitors across the state.

09 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Carter Newell promotes special counsel, senior associates

Five lawyers, including a special counsel, have been promoted across Carter Newell’s Sydney and Brisbane offices.

09 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
New chair appointed to Maurice Blackburn

National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has appointed a technology and innovation-driven chair.

09 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Poachings, ‘petty’ conduct, and Epstein job hunt advice: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 Feb)

This past week, a barrister was sentenced after breaching court orders, a national firm unveiled a new leadership trio, and a latest cache of Epstein files revealed correspondence in which the convicted sex offender offered advice to someone seeking employment at a Sydney-based law firm. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

07 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Married solicitor couple in strife pushes new sensational claims

Despite already being in hot water for allegations made against three lawyers, a married pair of solicitors have made a number of other far-fetched claims in an attempt to recover their practising certificates.

06 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Actionstep unveils time-tracking tool Trace

Law firm management platform Actionstep’s new AI-based tech will fast-track time recording and decrease error.

06 February 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
BigLaw firm associate joins AIEF board of directors

An associate at Jones Day has been appointed to the board of directors of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.

06 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
3 managing partners added to Jones Day

Global firm Jones Day has appointed three new partners-in-charge to its Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne offices.

06 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson