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A Brisbane-based sole practitioner has been found guilty of professional misconduct, reprimanded and fined for overcharging a client in excess of $160,000.

Recent unfair dismissal cases have offered lessons to employers as to how best to go about terminating workers, argues one partner.

Being able to work flexibly is a hugely attractive proposition for many lawyers. But, for women – who still work infinitely more unpaid hours than men – it may not be a perfect solution unless properly managed.

It’s possible barrister Nicola Gobbo may not appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants due to concerns over her “mental anguish”, but the commissioner notes there is reason to believe she could be faking.

Change cannot occur unless there is a national discussion about the issues facing family law, the Law Council of Australia has argued, pledging support for the newly announced parliamentary inquiry.

Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has backed schoolchildren across the country who took the day off last Friday to protest inaction on climate change, saying all children have the right to be heard on matters affecting them.

Drones are becoming more and more prominent in everyday society, providing invaluable assistance for agribusinesses through to personal use. But, with commercial drone use on the rise, what should its place be in day-to-day legal practice?

EXCLUSIVE research has uncovered the most attractive firms in each state, with results showing mixed response depending on the location of lawyers.

Barristers have already begun embracing digital “to an acceptable extent”, and a bit more trial and error will see those practitioners through in a constantly evolving marketplace.

Despite efforts being made by some firms, new research has revealed the majority of legal professionals still think more attention needs to be paid in promoting greater work-life balance.