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The most sought-after BigLaw firms, OAIC investigations, and more: What’s hot in law this week (19–23 Feb)

This week, Lawyers Weekly unveiled its annual Attraction Firms ranking, detailing which firms lawyers most want to move...

24 February 2024

By Lawyers Weekly

‘Deficiencies’ in bankruptcy process for struck-off solicitor, says judge

A Federal Court judge says the move from paper filing to electronic systems has allowed a former solicitor’s...

22 February 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Former world champion triathlete opens Sunshine Coast-based firm

Richard Thompson has embarked on an exciting new chapter, going from a successful athlete to opening a legal practice...

20 February 2024

By Grace Robbie

New Queensland DPP appointed

A new Director of Public Prosecutions has been appointed in Queensland for a five-year...

19 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

Mullins adds 2 insurance partners

Brisbane-based commercial firm Mullins has promoted two senior associates to its...

05 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Travis Schultz & Partners appoints 3 to partnership

Queensland compensation law firm Travis Schultz & Partners, which has offices in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Cairns,...

25 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gold Coast firm’s contentious legal fees questioned

A Queensland court investigated a local firm’s “obscure” costs agreement to determine whether there was a...

18 January 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Aspiring lawyer with criminal history questions open justice

An application to close the court for a disciplinary matter concerning an aspiring lawyer’s criminal history has been...

09 January 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Vic firm hit with $37k penalty for breaching retainer

A Victorian firm found to have breached part of its retainer has been ordered to pay their client’s son...

05 January 2024

By Naomi Neilson

‘Great shame’: Qld solicitor removed from roll for financial misconduct

A Queensland solicitor found guilty of trust account misconduct, excessive charging, and cost disclosure failures said...

04 January 2024

By Naomi Neilson