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Practising ban for lawyer who failed to prevent employee’s $3.2m theft

A Gold Coast lawyer’s lack of supervision over an employee who had a low income and a gambling addiction enabled the theft of over $3.2 million in client funds, a tribunal has determined.

05 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
A lawyer and comedian on finding success in the profession

A former BigLaw partner, comedian, and co-founder of Lawpath has said that to thrive, lawyers must cultivate purpose and integrate their interests into their work in the age of AI.

05 May 2026
By Carlos Tse
Drunk barrister who collapsed in court is fined

A barrister who arrived drunk to court, collapsed inside the courthouse, and was taken away by ambulance has been handed only a modest fine.

05 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
LexisNexis, Luminance alliance opens up advanced legal workflows

The new alliance between LexisNexis and Luminance has allowed in-house practitioners to make more informed contract decisions.

05 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
How does workplace policy change for psychosocial injuries?

Last week’s World Safety Day (28 April) has drawn attention to a changing workplace compliance landscape and the gaps that persist.

05 May 2026
By Amelia McNamara
Grief v process: A 20-year reflection on fatal accident claims

I’ve worked in personal injury and insurance litigation, representing both grieving families and insurers, for more than two decades. The gap between what grief demands and what the system delivers must be narrowed, writes Claire Gibbs.

05 May 2026
By Claire Gibbs
‘Social fabric is fraying’: Australia urged to act on urgent human rights concerns

The first annual human rights assessment has wasted no time in delivering a stark verdict on Australia’s human rights record, warning that governments are failing to safeguard democratic foundations and their people adequately.

04 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
ART appoints 44 new general members

The Albanese government has strengthened the Administrative Review Tribunal with the appointment of a new cohort of general members.

04 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Clock ticking on principal lawyer’s far-fetched dog-sitting lawsuit

A principal solicitor who took his former assistant to court over dog-sitting duties is running out of time to keep his case alive.

04 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Maximum damages awarded in Latham v Greenwich homophobia ruling

Maximum damages were awarded to politician Alex Greenwich for unlawful vilification and sexual harassment in a “landmark judgment” that highlighted the serious legal consequences of homophobia.

04 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson