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A solicitor whose vendetta against the ACT Law Society has spanned dozens of proceedings and countless “scandalous” claims has been ordered to hand over $20,000 before he can move forward with yet another one.

Only three of the 1,700 ground handlers illegally outsourced by Qantas have a definitive compensation sum heading their way because of how the Transport Workers Union insisted on running its case, a recent Federal Court decision has made clear.

In a recent keynote speech, human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson explored the “decline” in gender inequality and the problem with defamation claims stemming from the Me Too movement.

Law firm partners and industry experts are responding positively to the federal government’s proposed cyber security legislation, calling the flagged reforms “very significant” and noting they provide “much-needed clarity”.

With the Great Break-up phenomenon gaining momentum, Anna Lozynski offers employers actionable strategies to urgently support and retain female talent while fostering a more inclusive workplace.

In response to growing curiosity within the legal profession regarding AI advancements, a mock trial was conducted to determine whether AI could prevail in a courtroom setting against a seasoned lawyer.

Bar associations have “critical concerns” about the inclusion of barristers in the proposed expanded regime for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.

Here, barristers from across the country share their insights on the challenges and obstacles those at the Bar will need to navigate and overcome in the forthcoming year.

With Coles and Woolworths heading to court over their allegedly misleading discount claims, a partner and senior associate with Holding Redlich explain the significant penalties they may face and what this could mean for other companies.

With changing community expectations around rights to psychological safety at work and the destigmatisation of psychological injury, the scene is set for the High Court to finally recognise the existence of an employer’s duty of care to avoid foreseeable risks to psychological health, writes Travis Schultz.