Australian Lawyers for Human Rights to host a dinner in October to oppose the death penalty; a criminal lawyer is fined and reprimanded; The Australian Lawyers Alliance condemns the Senate's passing of the Stronger Futures legislation; and Oz M&A activity plunges more than 50 per cent in H12012, according a Reuters review which put Freehills and King & Wood Mallesons on top. Stephanie Quine brings you the latest news in Australian legal business.