Further litigation likely for psychosocial risks in workplaces, despite withdrawn SafeWork prosecution

Issues pertaining to psychosocial injury and harm will “no doubt” result in future prosecutions despite SafeWork...

04 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

AI certain to generate more litigation, partners say

The age of artificial intelligence, and particularly GenAI, will increase access to justice and improve operational...

10 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

$1.1m legal bill for Lattouf case burning a hole in ABC’s pockets

The ongoing unfair dismissal case involving the ABC and its former journalist, Antoinette Lattouf, is reportedly...

03 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

ClarkeKann partner joins Maddocks as a special counsel

National law firm Maddocks has added a special counsel for its dispute resolution and litigation team in...

28 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

International disputes boutique expands Down Under

Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM), which currently has offices in Auckland and Singapore, is set to expand into...

27 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘I did not send the email’: Slater & Gordon chief people officer responds to all-staff correspondence

The interim chief people officer at Slater & Gordon is taking legal action in the wake of an explosive all-staff...

25 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Class actions lawyers hit back at potential capping of fees

As class action fees and litigation funding costs come under increased scrutiny, class action lawyers say capping...

12 February 2025

By Lauren Croft

‘I didn’t sign up to this’: Lattouf claims ABC left her reputation in tatters

During the back half of an emotional cross-examination, Antoinette Lattouf defended herself against an allegation she...

05 February 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Rose Litigation promotes internally

Queensland-based boutique Rose Litigation Lawyers has internally promoted one of its valued team members to the...

03 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sexual harassment class actions filed against BHP, Rio Tinto

Offensive language and behaviour, pranks, and pregnancy discrimination are all featured in proceedings filed against...

12 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why ignoring DEI is a legal, leadership, and talent crisis

Diversity isn’t optional: the era of treating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a “nice to have” is over,...

10 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

How could autonomous vehicles impact insurance?

The potential insurance consequences of a car accident with a fully autonomous vehicle being operated in full...

05 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Fundamentally flawed’: Greenpeace GC slams Australia’s ICJ submission in landmark climate case

Australia has “made submissions that completely undermined its Pacific neighbours” in the ongoing climate justice...

03 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Insights on how to redesign your discovery process

To master the discovery process, this special counsel unveils innovative strategies for redesigning litigation teams’...

21 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Why discovery remains ever-important for optimal client service delivery

In the evolving world of litigation, this special counsel asserts that discovery projects remain a critical cornerstone...

14 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Commissioner misconduct findings and BigLaw poaching: What’s hot in law this week (28 Oct–1 Nov)

The latest chapter in a “sad history of litigation” between a solicitor and barrister played out in court, and the...

02 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Parenting arrangements involving children with special needs

Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when...

18 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Flex commission class action against big banks begins

Proceedings against two of Australia’s largest banks over a car dealer commissions controversy, which allegedly left...

15 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

New laws ensure ‘courts aren’t just the realm of a wealthy few’

The A-G, unions, and the legal assistance sector are celebrating the passage of the Costs Protection Bill, which...

23 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Second class action filed against Harvey Norman

Retail giant Harvey Norman is now facing another class action, the second filed in the same week, over alleged...

20 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy