Latest misconduct

Big Law 18 April 2024 ByStefanie CostiOur profession is facing a crisis

Having heard countless stories like my own, I can confidently say that workplace bullying and harassment are not...

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Big Law 02 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSenior lawyer conned clients with fake settlement offers

A compensation lawyer invented settlement offers worth tens of thousands of dollars and lied to clients about securing...

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Corporate Counsel 08 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyIAG GC to depart role immediately for alleged behavioural matters

Insurance Australia Group has parted ways with its group general counsel, with the ASX-listed company stating its top...

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Big Law 27 May 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyThe judiciary has seen both a high-profile appointment and resignation...

The judiciary has seen both a high-profile appointment and resignation in recent days, while the big end of town has...

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Big Law 19 April 2023 ByJess FeyderTasmanian Full Court upgrades finding against practitioner to...

The Full Court of the Tasmanian Supreme Court has allowed an appeal against a finding of unsatisfactory professional...

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The Bar 04 April 2023 ByJerome Doraisamy‘Disrespectful, highly offensive and embarrassing’ conduct sees...

A Western Australia-based lawyer has been found to have engaged in professional misconduct and will not be granted a...

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The Bar 20 January 2023 ByLauren CroftLawyer ‘grasping at straws’ found guilty of professional...

A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct by VCAT after charges were brought against him by...

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The Bar 17 January 2023 ByLauren CroftPerth lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct granted access to...

The Legal Profession Complaints Committee WA has been ordered to hand over medical documents to a Perth solicitor as...

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Big Law 06 December 2022 ByLauren CroftPrincipal reprimanded, to pay $25k in costs for professional...

A Victorian legal practitioner has pleaded guilty to four counts of professional misconduct, including disclosing their...

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Big Law 01 December 2022 ByJess FeyderRetiring partner reprimanded, fined for professional misconduct

A partner in a Western Australia-based firm has been reprimanded, fined and ordered to pay costs after being found...

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