misconduct

Counsel immune from negligence suit over evidence error
Advocate’s immunity protected a counsel from allegations her conduct during a sexual offences trial jeopardised her...
03 April 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Dyson Heydon’s book advertised by NSW Law Society
The Law Society of NSW advertised a new book published by Dyson Heydon, the former High Court justice who sexually...
20 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
‘A work of fiction’: Slater & Gordon to investigate ‘disparaging’ firm-wide email
An extraordinary firm-wide email circulated within Slater & Gordon, purportedly sent by its outgoing chief people...
22 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Nothing has changed’: Bullying, discrimination, and harassment in law still rampant
A newly released report from South Australia highlights widespread legal workplace issues, permeated by power...
30 January 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Former Nine reporter reaches settlement over sexual discrimination claim
Former Today television reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement of her Federal Court sex...
23 January 2025
By Kace O'Neill
SA barrister exposed as alleged ‘sex pest’
A South Australian barrister accused of sexual misconduct towards a junior solicitor has lost a fight to keep his...
25 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
1 in 4 businesses doesn’t monitor effectiveness of workplace misconduct policies
New data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) offers a blueprint for employer action to prevent sexual...
12 November 2024
By Kace O'Neill
WA solicitor removed from roll after several suspensions
Following a “lengthy period” of misconduct, which included the mismanagement of client funds, a West Australian...
04 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
NACC commissioner engaged in officer misconduct, inspector finds
Judge Paul Brereton, the head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, engaged in officer misconduct amid a decision...
30 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Fair Work cracks down on paid agents
In response to “concerning” conduct from paid agents representing applicants in Fair Work matters, the national...
12 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Fired lawyer’s misconduct ‘deeply sickened’ colleagues, Fair Work told
A solicitor was fired from Men’s Legal Service over a number of serious misconduct allegations, including one that...
03 September 2024
By Naomi Neilson
ACT lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for misappropriating client’s money
An ACT solicitor was found guilty of professional misconduct for misappropriating more than $11,000 from a jailed...
28 August 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Ex-PwC GC proposes big 4 watchdog, defends partnership model
Meredith Beattie says the sector needs more oversight to address cultural issues but has opposed calls to slash partner...
27 August 2024
By Christine Chen
In sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’
A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...
21 August 2024
By Kace O'Neill
Poor communication and its nexus to workplace conflict
Here, a barrister and moderator with over 40 years of experience in the legal field articulated the crucial importance...
15 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
8 ways to stamp out toxicity in law
To dismantle the toxic structures that enable bullying and harassment, the legal profession must adopt radical changes,...
30 July 2024
By Stefanie Costi
Partner to fight termination by Clifford Chance
A partner who was recently terminated by Clifford Chance, following allegations of “serious misconduct”, is...
10 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clifford Chance fires partner following ‘serious misconduct’ allegations
Global law firm Clifford Chance has terminated one of its Perth-based partners following an internal investigation into...
02 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Jailed lawyer who ‘robbed Peter to pay Paul’ struck off
A senior lawyer jailed for taking over $2 million during an elaborate misappropriation scheme has been removed from the...
18 June 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Why compliance culture ‘isn’t the best way’ to address non-compliance
Compliance leaders often prioritise cultivating an ethical work environment to enhance employee conduct. However, a...
23 April 2024
By Grace Robbie