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As the role of the general counsel undergoes a fundamental transformation, a new Plexus report has revealed, the skills and capabilities required to become a future-ready legal leader are being fundamentally reshaped.

A disciplined solicitor and the Legal Services Commissioner will have to explain why they think a $5,000 fine is sufficient punishment for misconduct that involved having two of his non-legally qualified paralegals act against each other on one conveyancing matter.

East coast-based law firm McCullough Robertson has celebrated its centenary year by promoting 14 lawyers across two of its offices, including three who have been elevated to partner.

A barrister specialising in criminal law and a Crown prosecutor have been appointed judges of the District Court of NSW.

Global law firm Allens has strengthened its ESG governance capability with the appointment of a new partner, who has brought her team across from Pollination Law.

In addition to elevating 17 of its lawyers to special counsel, senior associate, and associate, Gilchrist Connell has created and filled the position of chief AI and knowledge officer.

After more than 30 years as a lawyer, Rebecca Lim is turning a sharply critical eye back on the profession she knows best, drawing on decades of experience to craft a provocative new novel she bluntly describes as a “piss-take” of life inside law firms.

Students from the Queensland-based university have taken out the title at the world’s largest English-language simulation of International Criminal Court proceedings in the ICC Moot Court Competition.

A West Australian lawyer’s legal career has ended almost as quickly as it began after he was caught lying about two former jobs.

Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has unveiled a sweeping promotion round, elevating 75 lawyers and professionals across five offices.