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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 premium stories in 2025
For lawyers seeking deeper insights, exclusive professional content, and the latest legal trends, Lawyers Weekly has...
12 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
Fights between lawyers and firms, and a former judge to lead royal commission: What’s hot in law this week (5–9 Jan)
The first working week of 2026 has seen the establishment of a royal commission into anti-Semitism, and multiple...
10 January 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
The top Fair Work and workplace dispute stories of 2025
From chucking sickies to “rude” employees, there were a number of clashes within the legal profession’s...
09 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
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
Top 10 BigLaw stories in 2025
From high-profile client losses and internal upheavals to unexpected leadership shake-ups and workplace controversies,...
30 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Top 10 court stories in 2025
From a lawyer’s failed squatter’s rights claims to a “wild goose chase” in a class action, Australian courts...
29 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Most read stories about reports in 2025
It’s been a landmark year for Australia’s legal profession, with major reports shining a spotlight on technology,...
23 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Top 10 in-house legal stories in 2025
While technology breakthroughs and wellness trends generated plenty of buzz, it was the high-stakes legal battles...
23 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
2025’s top 10 stories about and for women in law
In the last 12 months, women have continued to shape the legal profession for the better. In this wrap-up, Lawyers...
23 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Top 10 law student stories in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Lawyers Weekly reflects on the past year’s most-read stories, highlighting the challenges...
22 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Top 10 podcast episodes in 2025
In the past year alone, almost 150 episodes have been released under the Lawyers Weekly banner – delivering new...
22 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
New BigLaw partners and a jailed solicitor: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 Dec)
In the last full working week before Christmas, numerous BigLaw firms named new partners for 2026, and a solicitor’s...
20 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly