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WA lawyer threatens prison ‘bashing’ over unpaid fees

In shocking text messages, a criminal lawyer told his client’s parents he would have prisoners “bash” him if they did not pay his $3,500 legal bill.

08 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Australia welcomes its first female Solicitor-General

A silk with over 30 years of legal experience becomes the first woman to be appointed Solicitor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

08 April 2026
By Carlos Tse
Accountant who drafts a will to avoid lawyer fees triggers material legal costs

In a post-AI world, the ability to generate legal documentation has arguably never been easier. Similarly, however, arguably the risks for advisers have also never been greater, writes Matthew Burgess.

08 April 2026
By Matthew Burgess
Jones Day adds major projects and construction partner

International firm Jones Day has appointed a construction partner with over 25 years of experience to its global disputes practice.

08 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Solicitor struck off after year-long pattern of misleading clients over case progress

After a year of misleading clients about their case progress, a senior solicitor has been struck off, with a tribunal describing the conduct as “deliberate, calculated and repeated” dishonesty.

08 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Bird & Bird re-elects CEO for 4-year term

International law firm Bird & Bird has re-elected Christian Bartsch as CEO, keeping him at the helm until 2030.

08 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Culture over credentials: Why team fit matters more than technical skills in law departments

As law departments face mounting workloads and shifting client expectations, a quiet but decisive shift is underway, with technical excellence no longer king and culture and team fit taking centre stage as the number one factor in recruitment decisions.

07 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sting for solicitor who lured clients to new practice

A family lawyer must pay compensation or damages after poaching a client and a would-be client from her former firm.

07 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Landmark Meta and Google case poised to have ‘significant’ implications for Australia

As a US jury finds Meta and Google negligent for designing platforms that fuel addiction and harm among children, the landmark case is capturing global attention – prompting lawyers to warn it could send significant legal shockwaves through Australia.

07 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Choosing the right mediator

Not all mediators are the same, writes Steve Lancken.

07 April 2026
By Steve Lancken