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‘Cavalier’ barrister to be penalised for ‘blatant disregard, disrespect’ to court

In finding him guilty of professional misconduct for his behaviour in family law proceedings, an NSW tribunal was highly critical of a barrister for having a “loose and cavalier” attitude towards his legal obligations.

25 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Bondi royal commission sets sights on ‘urgent’ legal gaps

Legal gaps that may prevent law enforcement and security agencies from responding to terrorist attacks like the Bondi Beach massacre will be examined by the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, the commissioner said in opening.

25 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Legal work could be fully automated within 18 months, Microsoft AI chief predicts

As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates with no sign of slowing, Microsoft’s AI chief has sounded the alarm, warning that most white-collar jobs could soon be fully automated – and lawyers are firmly in the spotlight.

25 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Mullins Lawyers strengthens senior leadership with 2 key hires

Queensland-based Mullins Lawyers has expanded its senior leadership team through two strategic appointments, bolstering its banking and finance and corporate practice areas.

25 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Professionalism, or pain? What we quietly ask women in law to endure

For women in law who have long sensed that the rules feel different, that the day is longer, the margin thinner, the recovery heavier; this is not imagined, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

25 February 2026
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
Consilio strengthens Australia, NZ presence with elaw integration

Global legal technology company Consilio has deepened its presence in the Australian and New Zealand legal sector by integrating with Australian e-discovery firm elaw to expand its regional capability.

24 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
The skills today’s in-house lawyers need to succeed

As the role of in-house lawyers becomes increasingly complex and more young lawyers enter the field, a new set of skills and knowledge has become essential for building long-term career success.

24 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
A-G Rowland looks back on 50 years of the Family Court and the legacy it has built

Marking 50 years since the historic establishment of the Family Court in Australia, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland praised the court’s crucial role in supporting Australian families through some of their most sensitive and deeply personal disputes.

23 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Kennedys names new Aussie, APAC managing partners

Global law firm Kennedys has appointed a new regional managing partner for the Asia-Pacific region and a new Australian managing partner.

24 February 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Court protects lawyers, firms assisting hacked companies

Orders have been made to protect individual lawyers, firms, and expert witnesses who would otherwise be at risk of “retaliation and pressure campaigns” by the hackers who have gone after their clients.

24 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson