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Rebel Wilson in courtroom showdown with leading silk

Rebel Wilson was accused of lying, making up stories, and giving self-serving evidence during a tense cross-examination in a defamation case brought by one of the leading stars of her debut film, The Deb.

29 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Lawyers Weekly and Clio present ‘(Almost) everything law school didn’t cover’

In this virtual and free live-stream event, Lawyers Weekly and Clio bridge the gap between legal education and the practical demands of building and scaling a modern law firm.

29 April 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Law Squared appoints head of legal operations and innovations

Global law firm Law Squared has named a new head of legal operations and innovation, in a move the firm says “doubles down” on its commitment to legal innovation and the evolution of service delivery.

29 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Katy Perry v Katie Perry trademark dispute: Partner reveals all

There are lessons that musicians can learn from the Katy Perry case, as well as tips to glean on how to prevent these legal battles from happening in the first place, writes Aparna Watal.

29 April 2026
By Aparna Watal
Consilio’s Aurora Legal AI suite launches Down Under

The Aurora Legal AI suite has been introduced to Australia, as Consilio moves to provide Australian law firms and in-house legal teams with unprecedented control over legal data, AI use, and technology spend.

28 April 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Gadens hires 8 new partners

National law firm Gadens has welcomed eight lawyers to its partnership across its offices in Australia, expanding its national partnership to 117.

28 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Boutique firm’s fee dispute drags into 16th year

What began as a $338,000 legal fee dispute has spiralled into a 16-year legal battle with no end in sight.

28 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Slater and Gordon widens parental, reproductive leave to all staff

National plaintiff firm Slater and Gordon has broadened parental and reproductive leave to all employees, effective FY2026–27.

28 April 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why fixed-fee work makes efficiency more important in estates law

Much of the discussion around legal profitability still assumes that more time spent on a matter can be directly reflected in the fee. In estates law, that may not always be the case, writes Mahwish Malik.

28 April 2026
By Mahwish Malik
Why law graduates who voice their goals get ahead faster

After experiencing this firsthand, one partner has observed that lawyers early in their careers who are clear about where they want to go – and willing to say it out loud – are accelerating their progression far faster than those who keep their ambitions to themselves.

27 April 2026
By Grace Robbie