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Judge advice, ‘alpha’ lawyer, and AI discipline: What’s hot in law this week (16–20 March)

There were several disciplinary proceedings and employment matters concerning lawyers over the past week, including one...

21 March 2026

By Naomi Neilson

‘Lazy’ disclosure failures and a fake case citation: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Mar)

This past week, Lawyers Weekly hosted its 14th annual 30 Under 30 Awards, and an award-winning lawyer made the case for...

14 March 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

Persistent pay gaps and public misunderstandings: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 Mar)

This past week, a judge rejected claims that juniors should take the blame for seniors’ mistakes, and new data...

07 March 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Urgency’ dangers, a ‘cavalier’ barrister, and new BigLaw heads: What’s hot in law this week (23–27 Feb)

This past week, we saw disciplinary proceedings, and some of the nation’s biggest law firms appointed new managing...

28 February 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Opportunistic lawyer, silks lectured on ethics, and surprise departure: What’s hot in law this week (Feb 16–20)

This week, Lawyers Weekly reported on a lawyer disciplined for “no-win, no-fee” misconduct, the surprise departure...

21 February 2026

By Naomi Neilson

A fake lawyer, false emails, and fiduciary breaches: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Feb)

This past week has seen several disciplinary proceedings, including a lawyer who was struck off for tricking a fired...

14 February 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

Poachings, ‘petty’ conduct, and Epstein job hunt advice: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 Feb)

This past week, a barrister was sentenced after breaching court orders, a national firm unveiled a new leadership trio,...

07 February 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

A ‘bitter’ costs dispute, a 4-year ban, and a tribunal’s ‘hostile tirade’: What’s hot in law this week (26–30 Jan)

This past week, a Victorian barrister was refused a permit to hold a practising certificate until at least late 2027,...

31 January 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

Lawyers charged and ‘intolerable’ litigation: What’s hot in law this week (19-23 Jan)

Ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, there have been some extraordinary criminal matters involving legal...

24 January 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

A ‘clearly inadequate’ costs application, and a failure to regain the right to practise: What’s hot in law this week (12–16 Jan)

The year 2026 is now in full swing, with numerous notable court proceedings and some high-profile appointments having...

17 January 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

Top 10 lawyer wellness stories in 2025

In this wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look at the top 10 articles in 2025 about wellness and mental health in the...

07 January 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Top 10 episodes for students and new lawyers in 2025

Discover the 10 podcast episodes that captured the most attention from Australia’s law students, graduates, and...

05 January 2026

By Lawyers Weekly

Top 10 career and recruitment stories in 2025

Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the top 10 career and recruitment articles in 2025, including advice on how to make...

05 January 2026

By Naomi Neilson

2025’s top 10 AI and legal tech stories

Generative artificial intelligence and new legal technologies were a major part of 2025. Here, we take a look back at...

31 December 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Top 10 in-house episodes in 2025

Here’s our countdown of the 10 podcast episodes that captured the strongest interest of corporate counsel over the...

30 December 2025

By Lawyers Weekly