SME Law

Court fed up with ‘manipulative’ conduct, YouTube skits

A boutique firm has finally been freed from purposefully drawn-out proceedings brought by a former client who was found...

20 May 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Cooper Grace Ward adds corporate partner from K&L Gates

Brisbane-based firm Cooper Grace Ward has added a new partner to bolster its corporate advisory practice, who joins...

20 May 2025

By Lauren Croft

SME Law

Solicitor penalised for sending threatening letter to minor

A regional solicitor was reprimanded and fined for sending a threatening letter to a minor to commence...

19 May 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Disciplined lawyers will team up against legal board, court told

During oral submissions into an alleged duty judge conspiracy, the man behind the controversial Erudite Legal firm...

16 May 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Pearce IP adds new partner in New Zealand

Boutique firm Pearce IP has appointed a new executive lawyer, patent and trademark attorney in its Auckland office, who...

16 May 2025

By Lauren Croft

SME Law

How introverted lawyers can build a thriving practice without stressful networking

The introvert’s dilemma: Here is how one can become a rainmaker without the schmooze, writes Kristen Porter....

15 May 2025

By Kristen Porter

SME Law

Remote communities left behind in legal support, says principal lawyer

Despite ongoing election promises and hopes for change, residents in rural and remote areas of Australia continue to...

15 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

‘No justice’ in firing staff for having criminal records

Workers have reported feeling “double punished” in a legal study that has called for stronger protections against...

15 May 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Claims against cosmetic surgeon discontinued but class action still hopeful

Plaintiffs of a cosmetic surgery class action had several claims against a medical practitioner discontinued, but their...

13 May 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Attwood Marshall promotes 6 senior lawyers

East coast-based firm Attwood Marshall Lawyers has promoted six lawyers to more senior positions, including two senior...

09 May 2025

By Lauren Croft

SME Law

Top-up time: Don’t get caught short with your professional indemnity insurance

With the end of the financial year on the horizon, law firms around Australia will be turning their attention to...

09 May 2025

By Will Laundy

SME Law

Why this lawyer started his own firm as a ‘side hustle’

When establishing his own law firm, James d’Apice initially approached the venture with the intention of treating it...

08 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

Wollongong’s longest-serving solicitor honoured

After nearly seven decades of dedicated service in the legal field, Harold Hanson AM has been honoured with a...

08 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

Strike-off recommended for lawyer who sent false emails to himself

A sole practitioner will be removed from the roll for sending false emails to himself that purported to be sent by...

08 May 2025

By Naomi Neilson