Adolescence, the ‘manosphere’, and criminal law

Like so many viewers, I was equally riveted and horrified watching Netflix’s latest hit show, Adolescence....

31 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

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

Identity allegation exposes HR manager with claim against major firm

Concerning information has exposed the alleged identity of a former HR manager who accused Slater & Gordon of...

19 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer gets 8 years’ jail for fatal hit-run crash

An Adelaide lawyer who hit and killed a 70-year-old man while driving under the influence of alcohol has been jailed...

07 March 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

The unspoken realities of being a criminal defence lawyer

To the outside world, the role of a criminal defence lawyer is often perceived as one of high prestige, intellectual...

17 February 2025

By Grace Robbie

Using ‘common sense’ when setting boundaries with clients

Setting clear boundaries is especially important for female lawyers, according to this managing partner, who stressed...

13 February 2025

By Lauren Croft

Setting proper boundaries and being ‘really transparent’ with clients

This managing partner says that when dealing with clients in criminal law, lawyers need to be able to set proper...

05 February 2025

By Lauren Croft

What makes this ex-QLS president ‘angry’ about the criminal law discourse

In a recent conversation with Lawyers Weekly, a former Queensland Law Society president and firm partner recently...

05 February 2025

By Kace O'Neill

The rise of knife crime and the reasonable foreseeability of employers

Recent horrific attacks have raised questions about whether an employer can be liable for random acts of violence,...

23 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Do ASX-listed CEOs need bodyguards in 2025?

Undertaking a security risk assessment and implementing reasonably practicable controls in the event of unpredictable...

13 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Qld A-G seeks to overturn ‘inadequate’ sentences

Appeals have been filed in two high-profile Queensland crimes after the Attorney-General found the sentences...

10 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Convictions set aside for criminal lawyer jailed for fraud

A high-profile criminal solicitor jailed for fraud had his convictions overturned and will face a fresh trial because...

17 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Adelaide lawyer guilty of fatal hit-and-run

A claim by an Adelaide lawyer that she did not see the 70-year-old victim of a hit-and-run was rejected by a District...

09 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

That’s not my drug – it’s too presumptive

Prosecutors must beware of “presumptive” analyses and that a “positive” may, in fact, be a “false...

06 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Putting an end to ‘Baby Reindeer’-like workplace stalking

There’s a harsh reality behind the workplace stalking in Netflix’s hit series Baby Reindeer, a partner at a global...

06 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Why 12 Angry Men is the best legal movie

For me, there is no better cinematic encapsulation of the pursuit of justice in our common law system than the 1957...

04 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Can GenAI outperform Australian law students?

An NSW-based law lecturer recently undertook an experiment, pitting his criminal law cohort against 10 separate...

25 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Where to draw the line under ‘Mr Big’

The sting operation known as Mr Big may be responsible for high-profile murder convictions, but it is also to blame for...

23 September 2024

By Naomi Neilson

‘Critical role’ of jurors stressed in Local Court ruling

A recent Local Court decision in NSW has reminded employers of their obligations to staff members who are summoned for...

02 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy