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A dispute between a law firm and a solicitor over whether the former’s business model is lawful sparked a now-abandoned court battle and submissions to the Law Society and NSW Fair Trading.

Clayton Utz has welcomed an environment and planning specialist lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright to its partnership.

Hamilton Locke has welcomed a construction specialist lawyer to its partnership, joining from fellow BigLaw firm K&L Gates.

Lawyer-specific superannuation fund legalsuper has entered a three-year partnership with Mental Health First Aid International (MHFA) to enable expanded access to evidence‑based mental health training, resources, and support for legal professionals, employers, and future practitioners across Australia.

When rule compliance isn’t enough: Even where a specific rule has not been broken, sporting bodies should still consider broader governance issues to ensure the sport’s reputation and integrity are not compromised, writes Tiana Bray.

The legal profession is undergoing significant change, creating new challenges for boutique firms when it comes to hiring and retaining talent.

Justice Network, a group of boutique Australian law firms, has launched a 12-month partnership with Friends with Dignity, a charity supporting adults and children escaping domestic violence.

A solicitor who bombarded a female barrister with sexual messages has been struck off after repeatedly ignoring her pleas to stop, with his messages including “bend over”, “what are you wearing today”, and “where’s the big butt”.

Meridian Lawyers has appointed a former Lander & Rogers partner to join its professional and financial risks group, based in Melbourne.

HSF Kramer has added a former Clayton Utz partner to join its growing projects, energy, and infrastructure partnership in Melbourne.