January
A ‘bitter’ costs dispute, a 4-year ban, and a tribunal’s ‘hostile tirade’: What’s hot in law this week (26–30 Jan)
This past week, a Victorian barrister was refused a permit to hold a practising certificate until at least late 2027,...
31 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers charged and ‘intolerable’ litigation: What’s hot in law this week (19-23 Jan)
Ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, there have been some extraordinary criminal matters involving legal...
24 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
A ‘clearly inadequate’ costs application, and a failure to regain the right to practise: What’s hot in law this week (12–16 Jan)
The year 2026 is now in full swing, with numerous notable court proceedings and some high-profile appointments having...
17 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Fights between lawyers and firms, and a former judge to lead royal commission: What’s hot in law this week (5–9 Jan)
The first working week of 2026 has seen the establishment of a royal commission into anti-Semitism, and multiple...
10 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
‘Lawyer brain’ and a fed-up judge: What’s hot in law this week (27–31 Jan)
With Australia Day now in the rear-view mirror and the Federal Court set to open for 2025, the legal marketplace is...
01 February 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Defamatory emails, a ‘rude’ grad, and a $1 raise: What’s hot in law this week (20–24 Jan)
This week, senior lawyers across the profession rejected the idea of unwinding progress to make legal workplaces more...
25 January 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Concerning comments and corruption allegations: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Jan)
This week, two major plaintiff firms promoted dozens of practitioners to new roles, and the new Attorney-General in...
18 January 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
‘Unmeritorious’ litigation exposure and new BigLaw partners: What’s hot in law this week (22–26 Jan)
In the lead-up to Australia Day, concerns were flagged about the new Costs Protection Bill, and some of the nation’s...
27 January 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
More contract roles, more promotions, and disciplinary proceedings: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 Jan)
Australia’s courts are opening back up, and market activity is ramping up. Here is your weekly round-up of the...
20 January 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
An alleged court hack and discovering one’s niche: What’s hot in law this week (8–12 Jan)
While lawyers across the country are slowly coming back to the office (including home offices), the wheels of the...
13 January 2024
By Lawyers Weekly