SME Law

Court fed up with lawyers filing ‘last-minute’ extension applications

While dealing with a potential claim against an institutional abuse law firm, a judicial registrar was left frustrated...

01 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Perth firm dodges bullying order pursued by former employee

Despite her application having already been thrown out, a former employee of a Perth law firm tried to convince the...

31 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

$160k awarded for defamation over sickening paedophilia accusations

A child recovery agent who once vowed he would not pay “one cent” to a family dispute resolution practitioner he...

28 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Not-for-profits left to pick up government’s slack on domestic violence, lawyer says

The government has dumped the responsibility and immense pressure of addressing the scourge of domestic and family...

28 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Sunshine Coast lawyers raise $45k for vulnerable communities needing legal support

At Travis Schultz & Partners’ fifth annual fundraising dinner, lawyers from the Sunshine Coast successfully...

27 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

More court stoushes in store for boutique firm and vengeful training lawyer

In what appears to be a seemingly endless legal battle, a Parramatta boutique law firm has been dragged through yet...

26 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Brydens Lawyers secures injunction following cyber incident

Sydney firm Brydens Lawyers has obtained a court order banning “dissemination of the impacted confidential...

26 March 2025

By David Hollingworth

SME Law

Excuse or explanation: Lawyers divided on defence for gendered violence

Poor mental health, a cycle of abuse and evidence of a “hard life” are some of the submissions made on behalf of...

21 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

How this firm intends to become a national player

Commercial law firm Cowell Clarke intends to expand its operations to a national level within the next few years, and...

20 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

Travis Schultz & Partners adds new associate in Cairns

Queensland compensation law firm Travis Schultz & Partners (TSP) has expanded its team in Cairns with the addition...

18 March 2025

By Lauren Croft

SME Law

SME firm celebrates decade-long partnership with Newcastle Knights

Brydens Lawyers has extended its longstanding partnership with the Newcastle Knights, marking a decade of collaboration...

13 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

Firm founder called out for ‘disrespectful’ language amid fight with former director

A law firm’s long and tortured history of litigation against its former director and shareholder ended with...

13 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Overcoming a validation mindset

To thrive in the job market of 2025, lawyers must shift from seeking external validation to focusing on transformation,...

13 March 2025

By Sue Parker

SME Law

Creditor to sue firm over $135k judgment debt

A creditor of an NSW firm has launched proceedings against its sole director over more than $135,000 in judgment...

12 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson