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Rolled up in his attempt to dodge a bankruptcy order, a solicitor disciplined for professional misconduct tried to have a Federal Court judge recused because he used to be the director of the same chambers as the barrister who made the initial complaint.

A former judge of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory failed to have the Federal Court toss out a complaint by an associate who has made allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.

On the cusp of becoming a solicitor, a paralegal has been barred from legal practice after forging client signatures, falsifying documents, and creating fake emails to conceal her misconduct.

The 10th Man principle offers a simple corrective: truth does not arise from consensus; it survives because someone tested it, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

Domino’s tried to avoid paying around $10 million in legal costs after its loss in a Federal Court underpayment class action.

Five lawyers were promoted at personal injury firm, IDP Lawyers.

Sydney-based law firm Swaab has elevated six lawyers to more senior positions.

Intelligent document management provider NetDocuments has rolled out a legal context graph for in-house legal teams, which it claims is an “industry-first” offering for corporate legal departments.

Global legal AI platform Harvey has deepened its relationship with Microsoft, as the tech giant prepares to use the platform across its corporate, external, and legal affairs operations.

Collaborative AI platform Legora has strengthened its fact-finding capabilities with the acquisition of UK-based AI platform Wexler, marking its fifth acquisition of 2026.