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NSW solicitor, accountant hit with 10-year ASIC ban

A solicitor and accountant who advised clients to invest in his own companies was barred from providing financial services for 10 years.

18 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Malicious prosecution payout considers victim’s fitness to practise law

A man who spent 22 days behind bars on the back of a police officer’s false statement said he deserved greater compensation because the ordeal prevented his admission to the legal profession.

18 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
UTS to merge law, business faculties as part of proposed restructure

The University of Technology Sydney has released its proposed changes to address its financial troubles.

18 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Super Retail Group axes CEO amid clash with in-house counsel

Super Retail Group has terminated its chief executive in light of new information about his alleged relationship with the former head of human resources, which is currently the subject of Federal Court proceedings.

18 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Australian AI Awards 2025 finalists unveiled

Several legal professionals have been shortlisted in the second annual Australian AI Awards, which champions individuals and organisations pioneering Australian AI innovation.

18 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
A-G names 6 new judges, new deputy Commonwealth ombudsman

The Albanese government has appointed six new judges to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), while a general counsel has been named as the new deputy Commonwealth ombudsman.

18 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Expelled migration agent twice rejected from legal profession

Two years on from his failed bid to join the legal profession, a disgraced migration agent made yet another unsuccessful attempt to be admitted.

17 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
NSW magistrates get important title change

NSW’s local judicial officers will have their titles upgraded from magistrate to judge under new legislation.

17 September 2025
By Naomi Neilson
The costs of construction: Changes to Calderbank offers in the Qld construction sector

For over half a century, the Calderbank offer has served the canny lawyer as a critical strategic tool in civil litigation, and is particularly useful in complex and high-stakes disputes such as those in the construction industry, writes Nick Collier.

17 September 2025
By Nick Collier
Clayton Utz the latest BigLaw firm to onboard Harvey

BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has partnered with AI tool Harvey for firmwide use.

17 September 2025
By Carlos Tse