Victoria

Barrister found in contempt of court for engaging in practice without practising certificate

A Victoria-based barrister has been found in contempt of court after engaging in legal practice while she was stripped...

13 February 2023

By Jess Feyder

Lapsed Lawyer X legislation brought back in 2023

Victoria has led the charge on the management of informants with the implementation of new Lawyer X legislation,...

08 February 2023

By Lauren Croft

Hotel quarantine class action to proceed, despite stay application

The Victorian Supreme Court ruled, earlier this afternoon (Friday, 3 February), against the state government’s...

03 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Colin Biggers & Paisley hires 2

Colin Biggers & Paisley has recruited two special counsels to beef up its insurance team.

03 February 2023

By Emma Musgrave

Victorian government launches panel to advance gender equality

A new legal services panel in Victoria will mean female barristers will have greater opportunities, in a move the...

30 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

75% of new lawyers in Victoria are women, according to new report

The VLSB+C annual report for 2021–22 has been tabled in Parliament, with 2022 also marking 25 years of independent...

05 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

Robinson Gill elevates head to principal lawyer

Robinson Gill has promoted its total permanent injury team head to the role of principal lawyer.

23 December 2022

By Emma Musgrave

Worker called ‘rat dog’ wins appeal

A new ruling from the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal is “a victory for everyone who has been bullied in the...

22 December 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barry.Nilsson. appoints new principal

National law firm Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers has appointed a new principal who will join its insurance and health law...

22 December 2022

By Emma Musgrave

LIV confirms 2023 president

The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) has confirmed who its president will be in the new calendar year.

21 December 2022

By Emma Musgrave