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NSW firm was negligent with dust disease advice, widow alleges

A Wollongong firm accused of providing negligent advice to a man who allegedly died as a result of silica exposure in his workplace has failed to have the case removed from the Dust Disease Tribunal.

26 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
DWF promotes 40 within partnership structure, 8 in Australia

Global integrated legal and business services provider DWF has appointed 22 new partners and promoted a further 18 existing partners to higher levels within its partnership structure across seven countries.

26 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
‘Moderation cannot be an afterthought’: What to know before you post an Albo meme

Although recreating an Australian politician’s likeness is not “automatically illegal”, takedown orders, penalties under Australian Consumer Law, or defamation claims may follow if a social media post misleads viewers, lawyers have warned.

26 May 2026
By Carlos Tse
Holding Redlich grows tax team, appoints former ATO counsel

National law firm Holding Redlich has made two senior hires as it moves to strengthen its capability in tax advisory, tax controversy, and dispute resolution.

26 May 2026
By Amelia McNamara
What’s more important than AI in the future of law

Contrary to popular opinion, being human (in a tech-centric world) is actually the future of legal service delivery, writes Rachael Karlyl.

26 May 2026
By Rachael Karlyl
One lawyer’s journey to a late-life neurodivergent diagnosis

After years of feeling constantly overwhelmed and drained, struggling with the daily demands of her work as a lawyer, Libby Thomas shares her journey of receiving a life-changing neurodivergence diagnosis – an insight that has transformed the way she understands herself and her world.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sydney firm hosts German trainee in believed first-of-its-kind placement

A German trainee lawyer has joined a Sydney-based law firm for a three-month placement in what is understood to be an Australian-first initiative of its kind.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Thomson Geer rebrands as Thomsons, launches ‘spin-out’ firm

One of Australia’s largest law firms is undergoing a dramatic shake-up by rebranding, splitting its operations, and unveiling a new AI-focused legal practice.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
$40k fine for lawyer over trust money failures

The principal director of a Perth law firm has been handed a hefty fine and a public reprimand for accepting more than $1.1 million into his trust account without clear, oral instructions as to its purpose.

25 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Aussies risk serious consequences by relying on AI for legal advice, lawyer warns

While a growing number of Australians are turning to AI tools for legal guidance instead of seeking help from qualified professionals, one law firm owner warns this shift could expose people to serious, and in some cases irreversible, legal risks.

25 May 2026
By Grace Robbie