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Qld lawyer jailed for child exploitation material to be struck off

A Queensland law lecturer who was caught with dozens of explicit images of victims he secretly filmed, including an underage girl, has accepted a recommendation that he be struck from the roll.

16 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
AMP superannuation class action settles for $120m

A major class action that alleged AMP’s superannuation members were overcharged due to failures of the trustees to maintain fees has settled for $120 million, pending court approval.

16 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
UTS, Open Law to host forum to review pathways to justice for survivors of institutional abuse

Later this week – and in recognition of one decade since the publication of the Redress and Civil Litigation Report by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – a Sydney-based conference will reflect on improving access to justice for survivors, and what has been achieved in the last 10 years.

16 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Allens adopts Legora and CoCounsel

BigLaw firm Allens is investing in two legal AI platforms, “as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering greater value and efficiency for clients”.

16 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Clayton Utz adds private equity partner from Allens

Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has welcomed Mark Malinas to its partnership as head of private equity.

16 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Arch.law to roll out Legl technology across Australia

UK-based digital law firm arch.law has made history as the “first international” legal business to deploy Legl’s AML and business operations technology in Australia, further expanding its digital operations.

16 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
The career boost of working abroad as a young lawyer

For young lawyers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive legal market, working overseas may offer more than just a change of scenery – it could provide a career-defining advantage.

15 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Are lawyers being trained to manage high-conflict personalities? This disputes lawyer says no

In the legal profession, great emphasis is placed on mastering statutes, precedents, and courtroom strategies. However, when it comes to managing challenging human dynamics, lawyers often find themselves navigating turbulent waters without sufficient training.

15 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Mushroom trial attention a ‘very good thing’, Bar president says

The “extraordinary” amount of attention on Erin Patterson’s arrest, trial and sentencing gave the public a rare and useful window into how justice is administered, the Victorian Bar president has said.

15 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Kennedys promotes 4 to special counsel, 7 to senior associate

Global BigLaw firm Kennedys has promoted four lawyers to special counsel and seven to senior associate, across its Melbourne and Sydney offices.

15 September 2025
By Carlos Tse