The recent High Court decision to toss a solicitor’s common fund orders will apply to every jurisdiction outside of Victoria, which lawyers have warned could place greater pressure on the one state and be harmful to applicants across the rest of Australia.
Chief Justice Chris Kourakis of the South Australian Supreme Court has announced the appointment of six new senior counsel.
Global law firm K&L Gates has bolstered its taxation team with the appointment of a partner from a big four firm.
Transitioning from law school to the legal profession is a defining moment – one filled with excitement, pressure and the unknown. Here, a recent graduate has shared her journey and offered candid insights to help others approach this critical phase with greater confidence and clarity.
National law firm Macpherson Kelley has expanded into South Australia with the acquisition of an Adelaide commercial law firm.
A former judge and Melbourne legal academic charged with allegedly revealing child abuse material during a class has faced the Magistrates Court with an application to green light his Europe trip.
Legal member associations stand behind Coroner Elisabeth Armitage of the Northern Territory, following an “extraordinary attack” in the Northern Territory Parliament last week.
Legal professionals must move quickly on hiring for AML compliance ahead of the July 2026 deadline, one expert has said.
This past week, research showed that two in five lawyers aren’t happy with their pay, and proceedings about alleged discrimination by a women-only social media platform continued. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
Global law firm HFW has strengthened its global maritime practice with the addition of a new partner, who joins after spending nine years at an international firm in Hong Kong.
