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Court volunteers celebrated for decades of endless support

For over 45 years, volunteers from the Court Network have been ready and willing to lend a hand, a shoulder to cry on,...

11 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Class actions lawyers hit back at potential capping of fees

As class action fees and litigation funding costs come under increased scrutiny, class action lawyers say capping...

12 February 2025

By Lauren Croft

Genevieve Collins on leaving Landers after 40 years

Last month, it was announced that Lander & Rogers chief executive partner Genevieve Collins will step down from her...

12 December 2024

By Lauren Croft

Gilchrist Connell’s chief people officer named new CEO

In what is likely a major first for the legal profession, insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has named a new CEO with an...

28 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer-studded play ‘Consent’ makes justice the victim

Consent, performed by an all-lawyer ensemble, invites its audience on a “rollercoaster” experience and challenges...

01 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

‘Matia’ and the transition from law to fiction writing

A dream to one day publish a novel followed Emily Tsokos Purtill throughout her legal career until she finally had a...

30 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Behind the ‘significant penalties’ looming over Coles and Woolworths

With Coles and Woolworths heading to court over their allegedly misleading discount claims, a partner and senior...

21 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

How a solicitor advocate took on a cold case murder trial

A lawyer with a unique role in the court system fought a “gung-ho” team of cops intent on charging his client with...

07 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Navigating AI regulation in the profession

As AI tech continues to revolutionise legal workflows, the legal profession must address how and to what extent AI...

03 July 2024

By Lauren Croft

Leaders must ‘embody’ their ideal culture

Positive wellness in legal leaders can impact an overall team’s mental health and prevent burnout, while exhausted...

05 June 2024

By Lauren Croft