News

A sole director submitted false Legal Aid claims, including billing for six hours in court despite appearing for just seven minutes.

The toll of dismissal settlements is often overlooked, according to EMA Consulting principal consultant Ming-Lyn Hii.

Firms looking to automate their practice without losing authentic client engagement should focus on the boring parts, a principal lawyer has shared.

National law firm Kain Lawyers has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new director to its competition and regulatory practice, who comes from global firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

International law firm Hamilton Locke has welcomed four new partners across several key practice areas, including senior hires from global heavyweights Baker McKenzie and K&L Gates.

While many law firm leaders feel pressured to project constant confidence and appear as though they have all the answers, one leadership coach warns that the profession’s “fake it till you make it” culture is quietly pushing firm leaders to the breaking point.

As AI continues to bite into the employment market and employee mobility fluctuates, businesses that handle the process smoothly are also more protected from claims and regulatory risks, one legal expert has explained.

For four years, a former sole director engaged in legal practice and charged fees despite not holding a practising certificate.

The Australian Law Forum is returning for its second year, bringing together legal professionals from across the spectrum at a pivotal moment for practitioners nationwide.

National insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has bolstered its ranks with the appointment of six new principals, including five who were elevated in one of the firm’s largest-ever promotion rounds.