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The Wiggles admits ‘likely’ consumer law breach over hazardous Emma Bow headbands

One of Australia’s beloved children’s entertainment groups has admitted that the sale of its Emma Bow headbands has “likely breached” consumer law because the products lacked mandatory safety warnings.

14 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Cullen Macleod bolsters WA presence with boutique firm merger

West Australian firm Cullen Macleod has expanded by more than 15 per cent following its collaborative merger with boutique commercial practice Taylor & Taylor and the appointment of a new principal.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Ex-Wotton Kearney senior associate launches standalone practice

A former senior associate from a global law firm has opened the doors to his own practice, GopherWood Lawyers.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Conduct of solicitors in Supreme Court ‘unfortunate’, judge says

The solicitors behind a complex dispute involving three different law firms were criticised for their conduct before a Supreme Court judge.

13 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Firm offers way for lawyers to go solo without admin headaches

Lawyers wanting to branch out on their own, ditch billable hours, and explore niche specialities without the administrative headaches are able to do so under the umbrella of a well-established law firm.

13 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
9 new senior counsel appointed in Western Australia

The Honourable Chief Justice Peter Quinlan has announced the appointment of nine new senior counsel to the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

13 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
HFW expands into Brisbane with team from boutique

Global law firm HFW has broadened its national operations into Brisbane, with the hire of a construction team, as Queensland experiences a “construction boom” ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

12 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
NSW lawyer claims to be stuck with useless practising certificate

A tribunal will not interfere with the NSW Law Society’s decision to impose a restrictive condition on a lawyer’s practising certificate, despite his pleas that it would stop him from working altogether.

12 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Disciplinary action for potty-mouthed lawyer futile, tribunal finds

There was no longer a point to pursuing disciplinary proceedings against a lawyer who had already been struck off the roll for his discourteous, offensive language, a tribunal has determined.

12 November 2025
By Naomi Neilson
‘Tilly Norwood’: The AI actress spurring copyright wars

Tilly Norwood looks like a star. She smiles on a red carpet, tears up on cue, slays enemies like Jennifer Lawrence, and posts behind-the-scenes clips. But Tilly isn’t a person, writes Aparna Watal.

12 November 2025
By Aparna Watal