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Big Law 16 October 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonCompensation firm dragged into ‘hopeless’ fight over fees

An NSW man has pursued a “hopeless” allegation that his former firm wrongfully caused him to become bankrupt.

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Big Law 18 September 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonA solicitor who was refused a barrister’s practising certificate due...

A solicitor who was refused a barrister’s practising certificate due to concerns she was mentally unfit to hold one...

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SME Law 04 September 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonBoutique firm forced to fight baseless claims

A partner and founder of a boutique law firm has defended himself against a former client’s claims his services were...

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Big Law 06 July 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonA Sydney legal practitioner and her solicitor husband will be examined...

A Sydney legal practitioner and her solicitor husband will be examined by the Legal Services Commissioner after they...

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Big Law 14 June 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonClient loses million-dollar claim against deceased solicitor

A man has dragged the NSW Law Society into yet another legal fight over allegations he made about his deceased...

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The Bar 08 May 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonSydney barrister ordered to repay solicitor after invoice stoush

A Sydney barrister who charged a solicitor a figure almost five times higher than the original costs estimate has been...

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The Bar 08 May 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyWA gets new Court of Appeal judge, 2 new Supreme Court justices, and 2...

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has, this past week, made numerous judicial appointments in the nation’s...

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Big Law 03 May 2023 ByJess FeyderQld Court of Appeal decision highlights importance of nominal...

A recent decision made in the Queensland Court of Appeal has highlighted the need for the public to be aware of the role...

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The Bar 02 March 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyInvolve junior counsel more, say WA’s top judges

The West Australian Chief Justice and president of the state’s Court of Appeal have penned a note to silks out west,...

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The Bar 27 February 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyJustice Boddice moves to Qld Court of Appeal

Justice David Boddice will be promoted to the Court of Appeal to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the...

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