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A veteran solicitor has had her practising certificate immediately suspended after being charged with multiple serious offences linked to an alleged $1 million fraud scheme.

Ahead of the November 2026 election, the Law Institute of Victoria has issued a call to action to those who may soon have the power to strengthen the justice system and protect vulnerable residents.

A criminal barrister who has appeared in complex matters, such as homicides and serious sexual offences, has been appointed a judge of the District Court of Western Australia.

Benchmark, the New York-based decision infrastructure platform for asset management, has been acquired by legal technology provider Harvey.

Legal-grade AI platform Luminance has established a customer advisory board uniting global leaders to tackle the challenges shaping the future of enterprise AI and contract intelligence.

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has learnt whether Instagram posts about young star Charlotte MacInnes amounted to defamation.

A former lawyer criticised for his failure to appropriately reflect on his past misconduct has again been condemned by a justice of the NSW Supreme Court, this time for an application that had the potential of impeding the administration of justice.

The connections that have long shaped legal careers are under threat as flexible working arrangements reshape the profession, with two lawyers warning junior practitioners risk losing vital opportunities to build networks, confidence, and the practical skills needed to thrive.

National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has strengthened its corporate team by appointing a partner from BigLaw rival Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.

The lawyer’s job in the age of AI is no longer simply to explain the law from a client’s blank starting point, writes Paul Ippolito.