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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.

The toll of dismissal settlements is often overlooked, according to EMA Consulting principal consultant Ming-Lyn Hii.

Firms looking to automate their practice without losing authentic client engagement should focus on the boring parts, a principal lawyer has shared.

National law firm Kain Lawyers has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new director to its competition and regulatory practice, who comes from global firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

International law firm Hamilton Locke has welcomed four new partners across several key practice areas, including senior hires from global heavyweights Baker McKenzie and K&L Gates.

While many law firm leaders feel pressured to project constant confidence and appear as though they have all the answers, one leadership coach warns that the profession’s “fake it till you make it” culture is quietly pushing firm leaders to the breaking point.

As AI continues to bite into the employment market and employee mobility fluctuates, businesses that handle the process smoothly are also more protected from claims and regulatory risks, one legal expert has explained.