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Qld lawyer penalised for making speculative allegations

The principal solicitor of a boutique Queensland firm was publicly reprimanded for making unfounded allegations about his client’s ex-husband, despite a tribunal accepting that he had a “real reason” to be concerned about a potential breach of court orders.

21 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Law schools, legal education, and the future of the profession

In 2026, for the first time, Australian law schools will graduate students whose entire degrees were undertaken in the shadow of ChatGPT. It is difficult to overstate the significance, writes Professor Catherine Renshaw.

21 January 2026
By Professor Catherine Renshaw
Government ‘encouraged’ to prove it is hiring women silks

Starting in March, Commonwealth agencies must brief women counsel wherever possible to meet higher diversity and inclusion targets – but whether the agencies decide to disclose this compliance remains to be seen.

21 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Thomson Reuters launches Trust in AI Alliance

To advance the development of trustworthy, agentic AI systems, global content and technology company Thomson Reuters has launched a new alliance, which it says will “ensure AI serves people and institutions responsibly, and at pace”.

21 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lavan promotes 15 across 8 practice sectors

West Australian full-service firm Lavan has promoted 15 lawyers into more senior roles, with appointments spanning a broad and diverse range of practice areas across the firm.

21 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
More than 1 in 2 Aussie law firms have clear AI policies in place

New research from Agile Market Intelligence has revealed an interesting disparity in AI adoption and integration practices across firms.

21 January 2026
By Amelia McNamara
High-profile Sydney lawyer charged with domestic violence offences

A prominent Sydney-based criminal defence solicitor has been charged with domestic violence and is expected to contest the allegations in court later this year.

21 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
The biggest retention killer for in-house legal teams

For years, pay and job satisfaction were blamed for the exodus of in-house legal talent – but a new report has revealed the biggest reason lawyers are walking out the door.

20 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thieving solicitor struck from roll after prison time

A Queensland solicitor guilty of stealing more than $80,000 from clients over a seven-year period has been struck from the roll.

20 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Supreme Court trial continues despite interpreter making over 200 errors in key witness’s testimony

A Victorian Supreme Court trial is moving forward despite the revelation that a language interpreter made more than 200 errors while translating the oral testimony of a key Arabic-speaking prosecution witness.

20 January 2026
By Grace Robbie