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Strike-off follows lawyer’s drunken court appearance

The smell of liquor followed a “grossly intoxicated” solicitor into the Magistrates Court, where he was observed “red and flushed”, unsteady on his feet, and slurring his words.

25 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Holding Redlich makes 2 senior hires

Holding Redlich’s workplace relations and safety practice has been strengthened with the appointment of a partner and special counsel.

25 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Single women, same-sex couples discriminated by Medicare, class action alleges

A new class action has alleged that Medicare has denied equal access to fertility treatment rebates for single women and same-sex couples.

25 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Key things lawyers need to be ‘on top of’ when purchasing a property

While purchasing a property can prove tricky for time-poor legal professionals, this pair delved into the importance of being prepared and discussed how a specialist may be able to help.

25 July 2025
By Lauren Croft
‘It’s a paradigm shift’: How XAI is redefining legal strategy

While GenAI dominates the conversation around technology’s impact on the legal profession, JurisTechne’s CEO and founder says explainable AI is quietly emerging as a trusted co-pilot for lawyers – supporting them across all aspects of their work.

25 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Intuition in the courtroom: Friend or foe?

Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the bedrock of legal reasoning. And yet, many experienced lawyers will admit to moments when instinct takes over, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

25 July 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
Clyde & Co promotes indemnity partner

A partner who specialises in professional indemnity and liability insurance has been promoted at Clyde & Co.

25 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Madgwicks Lawyers celebrates 50 years

Melbourne-based firm Madgwicks Lawyers has celebrated its 50th anniversary, which the firm said is a significant milestone.

24 July 2025
By Lauren Croft
‘I was really determined to turn things around’: From breaking point to breakthrough

Amid a turbulent economy and the physical demands of pregnancy, the past year pushed Marianne Marchesi to the brink — even leading her to consider stepping away from her role as a firm owner. But instead, she dug deep and guided her firm through a remarkable period of growth.

24 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘Wankers, clowns’: Solicitor’s last meltdown before strike-off

To cap off disciplinary action for his “grossly discourteous” language, an NSW lawyer shot off a few more barbs before he was struck from the roll, including calling some at the Law Society “wankers”.

24 July 2025
By Naomi Neilson