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An NSW barrister who admitted to lying under oath during family law proceedings will spend the rest of his career restrained to the Mental Health Review Tribunal.

Global legal tech provider Harvey has appointed Stewart Garrett as its vice president in the Asia-Pacific region.

National firm Sparke Helmore has promoted government public and regulatory lawyer Jake Kyranis to partner.

The unfair dismissal process has gone digital in a move against AI applications and resulting administrative burden, but lawyers are warning that faster processes won’t dismiss employer accountability.

A Victorian law firm has been restrained from acting for a mortgage lender after the Supreme Court of Victoria discovered that allegations of fraudulent mortgage registration created a conflict of interest that threatened the proper administration of justice.

An award-winning boutique firm manager has outlined the dangers of young lawyers falling into the trap of relying on technology.

A Sydney firm was unsuccessful in its appeals against costs assessment determinations after the NSW District Court found no merit in its arguments and was ordered to pay the defendant’s costs.

As criminal allegations often circulate online long before cases reach court, questions continue to be asked about the presumption of innocence, jury impartiality, and the right to a fair trial.

October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, with technology advancements making firms more wary of risks than ever before.

Global law firm White & Case has elevated 47 lawyers to its partnership, including one Down Under, as the firm moves to invest heavily in its US operations.