contempt of court

Senior media lawyer accused of contempt of court

Alongside journalists and editors, an executive counsel was accused of contempt of court in connection with a...

30 April 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Prison threat for solicitor who must remove own name from roll

A lawyer found guilty of criminal contempt was given a one-year suspended sentence on the condition he “promptly...

18 February 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Barrister’s contempt of court finding challenged by client

An NSW barrister banned from engaging in legal practice was challenged by a former client over listings on directory...

03 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Victorian solicitor in contempt of court fails to reopen matter

A Victorian solicitor disciplined for contempt of court failed to reopen the matter on the grounds of alleged...

26 April 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Barrister to be struck from roll for engaging in legal practice

A barrister’s name will be removed from the roll of practitioners for ignoring several orders not to engage in legal...

23 April 2024

By Naomi Neilson