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A Northern Territory lawyer accused of alleged trust account breaches has failed in his bid to appeal against the Law Society’s decision to appoint a supervisor almost two years later.
If this was my final note to the world, I would say this: in a world full of darkness, be light, and in a world that is unkind, be kind, writes an anonymous Australian lawyer. (Content warning: This story contains content that deals with significant mental health distress and suicide ideation. Discretion is advised. Helplines are available below.)
As AI reshapes legal services, one BigLaw executive has reinforced that firms must balance practical adoption and responsible governance while ensuring human judgement remains key to the future of law.
With AI-driven pricing more prevalent, lawyers must grapple with algorithms that adjust prices based on consumer behaviour, demand, and market conditions.
Allegations of safety breaches involving cosmetic nail glue and button battery products have been made against retail giant Kmart.
A departing law firm partner was ordered to hand back just over $308,000 in overdrawn profits.
New data has found that in-house legal teams and individual in-house lawyers who are signatories to the National Pro Bono Target continue to fall short of their pro bono commitments.
An attempt to hide key details of Toyota’s $750 million class action settlement was dismissed by Justice Michael Lee, who stressed that group members are entitled to their “legitimate enquiries”.
One of two contempt charges brought against Clive Palmer’s nephew was dismissed due to the behaviour of their lawyer, whose alleged theft of millions was recently described as an “egregious example of fraud” within the Queensland legal profession.
A leading intellectual property and patent disputes partner has joined Johnson Winter Slattery from Gilbert + Tobin.
AI is reshaping the legal client journey, changing how Australians understand their legal problems, prepare for advice, and engage with lawyers before they ever walk through the door.
Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to unveil – exclusively for subscribers of Lawyers Weekly Premium – the second annual M&A Dealmakers ranking, showcasing the best-performing M&A dealmakers Down Under over the past year.
A recommendation to strike off a Western Australian lawyer for making baseless, scandalous allegations has sent a strong message to the profession that “very serious consequences” will be taken against those who engage in similar misconduct.
Dentons has bolstered its national energy, resources, and infrastructure practice with the appointment of an experienced projects partner.
Slater and Gordon Lawyers has secured a $1.9 million payment for an ex-plumber diagnosed with asbestosis after being exposed to the toxic substance during his employment.
