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A boutique law firm’s attempt to bar certain solicitors from acting for a former employee has been overturned, with a court cautioning the primary decision would have led to a “deeply troubling outcome”.

Chief Justice Debra Mortimer noted the benefits of generative artificial intelligence in the Federal Court’s new practice note.

The Best Practice Review presents an opportunity to consider how the diversity within the legal profession, and at its most senior ranks, contributes to safer, more equitable outcomes for all people, regardless of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, disability, and age, writes Sapphire Parsons.

The addition at Sparke Helmore follows a series of key promotions this year.

International law firm Bird & Bird Australia has forged a new partnership with Australia’s first gay and inclusive rugby union club ahead of the 2026 season.

Tasmanian environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer is set to step into federal politics after being named the Greens’ chosen replacement for Senator Peter Whish-Wilson when he retires later this year.

The Law Society of NSW has rolled out a new free guide aimed at helping thousands of sole practitioners and small law firms across the state prepare for a major AML shake-up set to reshape compliance obligations in the near future.

Australian intellectual property firm Pizzeys is set to be absorbed into its larger counterpart, Griffith Hack, in a move aimed at strengthening capability and elevating the delivery of high-quality IP services across the nation.

A solicitor already barred from providing financial advice has been denied a practising certificate as ASIC targets 12 of his companies.

Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Commonwealth Private are thrilled to announce the finalists in this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.