New South Wales

Barrister found unfit to continue practice, removed from roll

A barrister who was found to have primarily practised in NSW but held a Queensland practising certificate has been...

29 March 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Is a wave of small business claims coming?

A recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal may have “opened the floodgates” for small business claims,...

26 March 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Help for those ‘violated in unspeakable ways’ is coming

Reform of part 2A of the Civil Liability Act is a necessary second chance for survivors of abuse in custody, writes...

22 March 2021

By Sheree Buchanan

SA lawyer fined $50k, reprimanded over drafting will for aunt

A South Australian practitioner will be reprimanded, fined and suspended temporarily after the state’s major court...

22 March 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Squire Patton Boggs grows employment practice

Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has bolstered its capabilities with the appointment of Nicola Martin and her team...

09 March 2021

By Emma Musgrave

Largest women’s health class action decision upheld

A landmark decision from November 2019 has been upheld, delivering findings in favour of thousands of women whose...

05 March 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

NSW District Court welcomes 3 new silks

Three prominent barristers who bring over 80 years’ combined experience will take to the District Court of NSW this...

01 March 2021

By Emma Musgrave

ALHR condemns ‘out of step’ construction plans by Bathurst Regional Council

Ahead of International Women’s Day next month, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has criticised...

24 February 2021

By Emma Musgrave

Green light for royal commission into Crown Melbourne

The future of Melbourne’s Crown Casino hangs in the balance following the Victorian government confirming a highly...

24 February 2021

By Emma Musgrave

Tougher laws needed for drug and alcohol driving in NSW

Last year four young children walking on the footpath in Oatley in NSW were on their way to buy ice cream, and were...

22 February 2021

By Nicholas John Cruz