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Lawyer sues for damages over car accident she was not involved in
A principal lawyer tried to claim damages for the “nervous shock” she suffered after her family were involved in a...
13 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SME Law
2 climb to senior levels in IDP Lawyers promotion round
In addition to one new partner, specialist defendant personal injury firm IDP Lawyers has promoted one lawyer to senior...
13 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SME Law
Media Arts Lawyers partner launches boutique firm
After nearly 15 years with Media Arts Lawyers, its first female partner has launched her own boutique legal practice....
12 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
SME Law
Managing director reprimanded over barrister fee mishap
A Perth lawyer agreed to a public reprimand and a fine for his failure to get written confirmation that a barrister...
12 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SME Law
Exactech class action settles for close to $9m
A class action brought on behalf of those who received hip, knee and ankle implants has settled for $8.7 million,...
12 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SME Law
Principal solicitor faces disciplinary action over supervision denials
In an “extraordinary” and contradictory email, the principal solicitor of a Brisbane firm made a false claim about...
11 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SME Law
Arnold Bloch Leibler promotes record number of senior associates, 1 partner
Mid-tier firm Arnold Bloch Leibler has promoted 16 senior associates – a record number for the firm – as well as...
11 June 2025
By Lauren Croft
SME Law
‘Out and proud’ firm says recognition of LGBTI community essential amid Trump administration
Following a global LGBTI event, where an American counterpart was noticeably missing, a partner with an out loud and...
11 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
SME Law
First Right to Disconnect case raises eyebrows, but not precedents
The first of what may well be many employment disputes pertaining to the Right to Disconnect has caught the attention...
10 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
SME Law
What they don’t tell you about starting your own firm
Some may believe that setting up a law firm is a relatively straightforward and simple process. However, Ahmad Faraj...
09 June 2025
By Grace Robbie