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Law firm restrains former employee’s new lawyers

A boutique practice convinced a court to restrain the solicitors who were acting for one of its former employees on a confidentiality issue.

02 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Keeping up with building and construction law in NSW

For lawyers practising in building and construction law, the past few years have felt like an endurance race, writes Giselle Casagrande.

02 September 2025
By Giselle Casagrande
Law Mastery Series launches: A new era of in-person legal learning and networking

Today (2 September) marks the official launch of Law Mastery, a fresh initiative designed to equip Australian lawyers with cutting-edge skills while fostering meaningful connections in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

02 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Ironbridge Legal adds new COO and partner

Disputes and insolvency specialist firm Ironbridge Legal has appointed Julianne Clark as its new chief operating officer and Blake Shaw as a partner.

02 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Lawyer cleared over 27-minute call with another lawyer’s client

A Brisbane solicitor has been cleared of misconduct after a Queensland tribunal ruled he did not overstep when he contacted a client already represented by another lawyer.

02 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why pursuing hobbies doesn’t jeopardise academic success for law students

One of the most pervasive misconceptions among law students is that spending time outside of their studies can negatively affect their academic performance. However, this law student not only shows why this perception is misguided but also demonstrates how such involvement can, in fact, enhance academic success.

01 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
How to nail your interview with a law firm

Securing an interview with a law firm is a significant milestone, and often an intimidating experience, for any aspiring lawyer. Here, one law student shares valuable insights to help you navigate and ace this vital step.

01 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Qld lawyer may be struck-off for visa blows

A Queensland tribunal recommended the name of a solicitor be removed from the roll for his failures to deliver competent, diligent, and timely legal services to immigration clients.

01 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Law firm, administrators get more time in stolen wages class action

In deciding whether to extend the registration deadline in the Northern Territory stolen wages class action, the Federal Court’s Chief Justice considered how much more money would need to be paid to the law firm and administrators.

01 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Legal Practice Board of WA says no data published following May ransomware attack

The board’s executive director has said data published by hackers “does not relate to the board”.

01 September 2025
By David Hollingworth