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Files must be shown to disgruntled ex-client, court says

An NSW man with a total judgment debt of $790,000 has been granted permission to view files held by a law firm to determine whether he has grounds to pursue negligence proceedings.

11 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Finalists for 2026 Australian Law Awards unveiled

Lawyers Weekly and principal partner LawUno are delighted to reveal the finalists, across both individual and group categories, for the 26th instalment of the Australian Law Awards.

11 June 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
The Zip Co decision: What the High Court’s ruling means for every brand owner

The Zip Co ruling closes off nearly 15 years of argument, writes Aparna Watal.

11 June 2026
By Aparna Watal
Thomsons grows Adelaide office by 2

The newly rebranded firm has increased its commercial property and workplace law capabilities with the latest additions.

11 June 2026
By Amelia McNamara
Relativity integrates Claude Enterprise into RelativityOne

Global legal technology company Relativity has strengthened its AI data management offering by bringing Claude Enterprise into its RelativityOne platform.

10 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Clayton Utz first Aussie firm to achieve AI management certification

BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, making it one of the first law firms in the world to secure the international standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence.

10 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Harvey continues regional expansion into Singapore

Global legal technology provider Harvey has furthered its Asia-Pacific presence, launching a footprint in Singapore and partnering with the city-state’s national university.

10 June 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Disciplined lawyer, tax fraudster claim they were cut out of law firm sale

A man convicted of tax fraud and a lawyer with a disciplinary history have alleged that a controversial law firm was sold from under them.

10 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Moray & Agnew expands into Tasmania

National law firm Moray & Agnew has officially opened its first formal office in Tasmania, marking the firm’s eighth office nationally and a significant step in its continued expansion.

10 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Southern Waters Legal hires 1, promotes 3

In addition to the promotion of three senior associates, Southern Waters Legal has hired an experienced special counsel.

10 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson