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Citing mental and physical health struggles, a Queensland lawyer ignored repeated notices from the Legal Services Commissioner regarding an investigation into her firm’s alleged failure to meet tax, superannuation, and trust accounting obligations.

As many solicitors feel the sting of rising premiums, the NSW Legislative Council has resolved to examine the Attorney-General’s decision to maintain a monopoly over small firms’ insurance.

Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie has appointed a partner from BigLaw rival Clayton Utz, who has joined its Melbourne-based litigation team.

Victorian sexual harassment law is heralding a new age for sexual harassment complainants.

AI is a significant opportunity for access to legal information, legal services, and justice, but it remains both a sword and a shield, writes Paul Ippolito.

As courts and tribunals across Australia grapple with artificial intelligence, there remains a “lack of uniformity” in the understanding judicial members have of the technology, how and when to use it, and the risks it presents, a Federal Court judge has said.

A barrister has been reprimanded for a series of courtroom etiquette breaches after failing to stand and bow to the judge, repeatedly arriving late to court, and persistently asking leading questions.

Holding Redlich has taken four construction, infrastructure, and projects lawyers, including two partners, from HWLE Lawyers.

National law firm Moray & Agnew has strengthened its government practice in Western Australia with the appointment of two experienced administrative law partners.

International firm Jones Day has bolstered its tax capabilities with the appointment of an of counsel lawyer from big four firm EY.