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Big Law 14 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAngered by a disciplinary complaint, a Victorian solicitor threatened...

Angered by a disciplinary complaint, a Victorian solicitor threatened to throw his elderly client’s ashes into the...

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Big Law 12 August 2024 ByNaomi Neilson‘C u in 15’: Solicitor threatens barrister, witness with violence

Angered by a former barrister’s decision to give evidence against him in a fight over allegedly unpaid legal fees, a...

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Big Law 09 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer’s demand for recusal of tribunal member refused

A Victorian lawyer once accused of posting the number of a junior solicitor in a sex work advertisement alleged the...

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Big Law 02 July 2024 ByNaomi Neilson‘Leading’ lawyer told to refund client for flawed cost disclosures

A self-proclaimed “leading practitioner” in child support law was ordered to refund $4,400 to a client after a...

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Big Law 01 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBarrister fails to appeal disciplinary action for fraud allegations

A Victorian barrister failed to overturn a reprimand for accusing an opposing counsel of relying on a “fraudulent or...

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Big Law 20 June 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonCriminal lawyer facing financial probe loses fight to recover...

A criminal lawyer facing an anti-money laundering investigation failed to convince a court he should continue...

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Big Law 28 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLocal lawyer gets kicked out of profession for 2 years after...

A regional lawyer was barred from practising for two years after a series of blunders in one matter, including directing...

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Big Law 20 February 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonVictorian lawyer lodges wrongful caveat on feuding neighbour

A Victorian lawyer who assisted a client’s fence line feud with a neighbour has faced disciplinary proceedings.

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Big Law 12 January 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonVictorian solicitor pursues ‘fishing expedition’ to snare Legal...

A Victorian solicitor was accused of “fishing” for evidence to support a sensational allegation that the state’s...

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The Bar 04 December 2023 ByLauren Croft20 new VCAT members appointed

Twenty new members have been appointed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), in a move which will...

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