October
A failed urine test, new silks, and BigLaw poachings: What’s hot in law this week (27–31 Oct)
This past week, two BigLaw firms took teams from rivals, Victoria named nearly two dozen new senior counsel, and...
01 November 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
A ‘difficult’ litigant and a ‘far-fetched’ recusal application: What’s hot in law this week (20–24 Oct)
This past week, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia launched new initiatives to better support children...
25 October 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
A fee fight, PLT revamp, and ‘self-serving nonsense’: What’s hot in law this week (13–17 Oct)
This past week, another major international firm established a foothold in the Australian market, and a big four firm...
18 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Inappropriate judicial comments and a lawyer’s dodgy creditor scheme: What’s hot in law this week (29 Sept–3 Oct)
This past week, as the Reserve Bank held the cash rate at its current level, arguments were put forward for a major...
04 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Complaints against barristers and Lehrmann’s costs objection: What’s hot in law this week (14–18 Oct)
This week, it was reported numerous complaints against the former ACT DPP have been dropped, and complaints against NSW...
19 October 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
Judicial wellness, new silks, and BigLaw transitions: What’s hot in law this week (7–11 Oct)
The run-up to the end of the year is in full swing, but the market shows no signs of slowing down just yet. Here is...
12 October 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
Impostor syndrome, pronouns, and pink branding: What’s hot in law this week (30 Sept–4 Oct)
As the year’s end draws closer, BigLaw firms are looking to shore up their market presence, and the number of...
05 October 2024
By Lawyers Weekly