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Queensland law firm Mullins has taken a major step in expanding access to justice across the state by unveiling its first-ever pro bono special counsel role.

The Supreme Court of Victoria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments as the technology reshapes legal practice and courtroom operations, the Chief Justice has said.

Public confidence in the criminal justice system has slumped to an all-time low, with new research revealing that barely half of adults – just 54 per cent – have confidence in how the system delivers justice.

Western Australia’s Attorney-General Tony Buti has appointed a family law specialist with more than 20 years of experience to serve as a magistrate of the state’s Family Court.

National law firm Lander & Rogers has poached a 10-member regulatory litigation team, including one partner, from a rival national practice.

In a bizarre chain of events, a Victorian solicitor had his firm push ahead with a case against his client’s advice, tried to persuade her to give evidence, then began acting for the opposing party as well.

A partner who took a junior intern back to his flat after an office Christmas party and made offensive comments about a colleague’s fertility issues has narrowly avoided an immediate ban from practising.

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has elevated five of its lawyers to the partnership, strengthening its senior ranks across three of its Australian offices.

The bigger you are, the more your commercial footprint can inadvertently crush smaller creators who built something legitimate, writes Aparna Watal.

A sole director submitted false Legal Aid claims, including billing for six hours in court despite appearing for just seven minutes.