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Lawyer accused of stealing firm data fails to bolster defence

A lawyer who allegedly stole confidential information from his former workplace and set out to establish a rival firm has failed in his bid to add to his defence, including a claim that a supposed “side agreement” tainted the employment agreement “with illegality”.

05 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Legal Practice Board of WA completes post-hack review

The Board says services are continuing to come back online, but the risk of further data leakage remains low following takedown efforts.

05 December 2025
By David Hollingworth
Emplawyer grows with special counsel appointment

A special counsel with an extensive background in workplace law, workplace relations and commercial litigation has joined Emplawyer.

05 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
NSW tribunal awards landmark $2.4m payout to tunnel worker diagnosed with silicosis

An NSW tunneller who developed silicosis after years of working on major infrastructure projects has won at least $2.4 million in damages, in what lawyers describe as a precedent-setting victory for the nation’s tunnelling industry.

05 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
B Corp law firms: an oxymoron?

Why be a B Corp? It’s something Marque Lawyers has been for over a decade, and in truth, we always were purpose-led, before B Corp was even a thing. So it’s not a question we ask ourselves anymore, but I’m always happy to talk about what it means, writes Michael Bradley.

05 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Why the best firm leaders are the ones who care for their people

In a legal landscape dominated by billable targets, high stakes and constant performance demands, one partner says the most successful leaders aren’t the ones chasing numbers – they’re the ones who put their people first.

04 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Is this the most challenging time to be a migration lawyer?

With Australia navigating a turbulent policy landscape and mounting economic strain, a migration lawyer reveals how the profession has been thrust into the heart of one of the country’s most divisive debates, marking what may be its most challenging era to date.

04 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Solicitor, 2 counsel referred to regulator for AI use

A South Australian solicitor and two Victoria-based counsel have been referred to their respective legal regulators for relying on material that was prepared by artificial intelligence.

04 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Understanding conservative political alignment among refugees: Implications for Australian legal and policy practice

A more nuanced understanding of refugee political identity can only strengthen Australia’s commitment to the rule of law, access to justice and meaningful democratic inclusion, writes Ko Ko Aung.

04 December 2025
By Ko Ko Aung
Special counsel joins Velocity Legal’s tax team

A special counsel with more than 15 years of experience has joined Velocity Legal’s tax practice.

04 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson