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Coles exploits desire for discounts amid cost-of-living crisis, watchdog alleges

Supermarket giant Coles allegedly used its “Down Down” promotion to capitalise on shoppers who have been grappling with soaring grocery bills amid the rising cost of living, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) told the Federal Court.

17 February 2026
By Grace Robbie and Naomi Neilson
Addisons promotes corporate lawyer to managing partner

Following eight years in Addisons’ partnership, an M&A and corporate partner has been promoted into the role of managing partner.

17 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Cops should be stood down over protest violence, legal centre says

A Sydney legal centre said NSW Police should stand down the officers who have been caught up in a watchdog’s investigation into the alleged excessive use of force at last week’s anti-Herzog protest.

17 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
ASIC’s removal of director address details already causing issues

The corporate regulator’s decision to “create a barrier” to access residential addresses of company directors raises certain questions, writes Matthew Burgess.

17 February 2026
By Matthew Burgess
The professional edge law students gain from law society involvement

In a sea of brilliant law students all mastering the same academic knowledge, one student has stressed it’s those who’ve honed their soft skills, sharpened their communication, and gained real-world legal experience through law societies who truly stand out to firms.

16 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Prioritise people over billables to improve wellness in law

While lawyers’ mental wellbeing has long been sidelined and kept behind closed doors, Tammi McDermott has warned the profession that prioritising it can no longer wait – and the only way forward is to put people before billable hours, or risk losing the profession itself.

16 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
‘Opportunistic’ lawyer to be disciplined for ‘no-win, no-fee’ misconduct

Disciplinary action will be taken against a highly experienced Victorian solicitor who billed a client more than $20,000 despite there being no “win” in the “no-win, no-fee” retainer.

16 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Serious’ concerns found in procurement of national support services for CSA victims

A national audit committee has found “serious” shortcomings in the Attorney-General’s Department’s procurement of support and advocacy services for victims of child sexual abuse.

13 February 2026
By Emma Partis
Ashurst takes M&A partner from HSF Kramer

Global law firm Ashurst has strengthened its mergers and acquisitions team with the appointment of a partner from rival firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

16 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Consulting principal added to Keypoint Law

Commercial firm Keypoint Law has appointed a consulting principal with more than two decades of experience.

16 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson