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Victorian barrister Norman O’Bryan’s sentencing for overcharging vulnerable clients has prompted a blunt warning from the state’s legal regulator that dishonesty will not be tolerated.

An application by a law student convicted over a Snapchat and Schoolies-related offence has highlighted how youthful indiscretions might impact the prospects of a future legal career.

National law firm Lander & Rogers has strengthened its finance practice, poaching a veteran partner from rival national firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

International law firm Wotton Kearney has formed a collaborative partnership with SynLaw, opening the door for Commonwealth agencies to immediately tap into expanded public law capability through an existing panel-approved pathway.

Three senior judges have struck a Perth solicitor off the roll for withdrawing trust money without her clients’ knowledge and acting under Legal Aid grants without the proper authority.

Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed an energy and infrastructure partner to work across its Sydney and Tokyo offices.

What the MinterEllison announcement means for mid-sized law firms, writes Andrew Cooke.

A class action seeking compensation from Coles will press ahead after findings the supermarket giant misled shoppers over discount prices.

Lawyers Weekly and principal partners Lawyers on Demand and Consilio proudly announce the winners of the 9th annual Corporate Counsel Awards.

While 71 per cent of law firms say artificial intelligence is already delivering meaningful time savings in day-to-day operations, a new report reveals that many are still failing to use the technology in the areas where it could have the biggest impact.