2025
A failure to scrap convictions, Lehrmann’s loss, and bullying accusations: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 Dec)
This past week, several practitioners were referred to regulators for relying on material prepared by AI, and a...
06 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Winners unveiled for Women in Law Awards 2025
Lawyers Weekly, together with principal partner nrol and The Broker for Lawyers, are thrilled to announce the winners...
27 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Looking ahead: Reflections on 2025 and APAC legal predictions for 2026
As the Year of the Horse approaches, legal departments across the Asia-Pacific region face a shift from strategic...
25 November 2025
By Jacob Flax
A major merger, a costs fight, and an ‘unintended’ path to firm head: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 Nov)
This past week, two of the world’s biggest firms joined forces, Western Australia named new silks, and a national law...
22 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
‘Unfortunate’ conduct and a potty-mouthed lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 Nov)
This past week, one of the world’s biggest firms set up shop in Brisbane, and law students have been advised that...
15 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Revoked admission, faked court orders, and an alleged $2m tax debt: What’s hot in law this week (3–7 Nov)
This past week, while the RBA held the cash rate and a national firm took six principals from a global rival, an...
08 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Australian AI Awards 2025 winners revealed
Over 30 professionals and businesses have been announced as winners in the annual Australian AI Awards 2025.
06 November 2025
By Momentum Media
A ‘difficult’ litigant and a ‘far-fetched’ recusal application: What’s hot in law this week (20–24 Oct)
This past week, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launched new initiatives to better support children...
25 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
A fee fight, PLT revamp, and ‘self-serving nonsense’: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Oct)
This past week, another major international firm established a foothold in the Australian market, and a big four firm...
18 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Submissions open for inaugural M&A Dealmakers ranking
Lawyers Weekly launches its first-ever M&A Dealmakers ranking to recognise and celebrate the best dealmakers across...
16 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
New silks, selling a firm, and an alleged age-based firing: What’s hot in law this week (6–10 Oct)
This past week, nearly two dozen new senior counsel were appointed in NSW, and Lawyers Weekly data showed the extent to...
11 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Women in Law Awards 2025 finalists revealed
Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to announce more than 250 finalists for this year’s Women in Law Awards.
08 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Inappropriate judicial comments and a lawyer’s dodgy creditor scheme: What’s hot in law this week (29 Sept–3 Oct)
This past week, as the Reserve Bank held the cash rate at its current level, arguments were put forward for a major...
04 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
A jailed lawyer, ‘serious neglect’, and $6m misappropriated: What’s hot in law this week (22–26 Sept)
This past week, we saw a handful of significant disciplinary matters, while one of the nation’s biggest firms named a...
27 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
A 10-year ban, and a looming title bump for magistrates: What’s hot in law this week (15-19 Sept)
This past week, NSW’s top judge said he is not prepared to lift the court’s rules around GenAI yet, and more BigLaw...
20 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Australian AI Awards 2025 finalists unveiled
Several legal professionals have been shortlisted in the second annual Australian AI Awards, which champions...
18 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Stolen salary and ‘bizarre’ submissions: What’s hot in law this week (8–12 Sept)
This past week, a lawyer was charged over an alleged violent kidnapping, and for the first time, an Australian lawyer...
13 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
BigLaw’s billables conundrum and ‘pugnacious’ conduct: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 Sept)
Spring is here! This past week, a state’s chief justice advocated for an overhaul of PLT, and more time was granted...
06 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
‘Rude’ emails and ‘gross neglect’: What’s hot in law this week (25–29 Aug)
In the last week of winter, new research showed that Australia’s biggest law firms are facing growing competition for...
30 August 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Preparation blunders and puzzling submissions: What’s hot in law this week (18–22 Aug)
This past week, Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal hearing took place, while a judge took lawyers to task over AI-generated...
23 August 2025
By Lawyers Weekly