New partners, contempt accusations, and Bandidos-related crimes: What’s hot in law this week (28 April–2 May)

The April long weekends are now in the rear-view mirror, and this week, we have seen a flurry of BigLaw promotions and...

03 May 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

A law firm hack, SafeWork inquiries, and a new employer’s market: What’s hot in law this week (27–31 May)

In the past week, a workplace regulator asked questions of a BigLaw firm, and another national practice started...

01 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Questions of privilege and expectations for flexibility: What’s hot in law this week (20–24 May)

This week, Parliament heard testimony about abuses of legal professional privilege, and the demand for flexible working...

25 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

High corporate salaries, BigLaw expansions, and takeover bids: What’s hot in law this week (6–10 May)

While a listed firm has been debating competing acquisition offers, Australia’s courts saw some significant...

11 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Drunk emails, misuse of privilege, and ‘misleading’ comments: What’s hot in law this week (29 April–3 May)

This week, Lawyers Weekly hosted its annual Corporate Counsel Summit and Awards, and the nation’s courts and Senate...

04 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy