Yesterday
Coverage of Basil Zempilas rival unfair, imbalanced: press watchdog
The Seven West-funded Independent Media Council has upheld three complaints about negative coverage of the Perth mayor’s opponent.
This Month
Harsher penalties urged for PwC-style false privilege claims
The changing nature of law firms is making privilege claims more difficult to determine, a federal government discussion paper says.
Slater & Gordon staff win pay rise of up to 22pc
Long-running pay negotiations between the Labor-aligned legal firm and staff have ended without a key union demand being met.
From Picnic at Hanging Rock to making it as a lawyer in Hollywood
Karen Robson starred in the 1975 film, then went to law school and founded the Los Angeles office of a law firm where she still practises today.
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Former human rights barrister to lead Victorian Supreme Court
Court of Appeal judge Richard Niall, who is recognised for his administrative and constitutional law expertise, has been picked to be Victoria’s chief justice.
Jones vows to fight charges as details emerge of new alleged assaults
In his first public remarks since his arrest, former radio king Alan Jones denied indecently assaulting anyone. Fresh charges were laid relating to a 10th alleged victim.
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Top-tier firms are cutting lawyer numbers for the first time in years
The country’s most prominent legal practices have reduced the number of lawyers they employ in the past six months. But their mid-tier rivals are hiring.
Another Corrs partner follows rebel group to KWM
Corrs property partner Lizzie Knight will follow seven Corrs partners to King & Wood Mallesons, becoming the latest to move between the two major firms.
Explore: Law Partnership Survey results for second-half of 2024
The latest results show law firms continue to perform strongly, boosted by big-ticket deals, litigation assignments, and the steady flow of fees from insolvencies and disputes.
It was a boom year for law firms. But signs of a slowdown have emerged
Law firms held their gains in the second half of 2024, but some leaders are wary of rising pressures on price and profit margins.
New AI rules for lawyers: stick to email, not legal work
Law firms have made a rapid embrace of AI, but regulators have recommended lawyers only use the technology for basic tasks.
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- Legal profession
Meet the eight new judges joining the Federal Court
The president of the Victorian Bar, the head of ANU Law School and leading commercial barristers are among a swathe of new appointments.
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- Law Partnership Survey
Wave of partner exits unsettles Clyde & Co amid turnaround struggles
The London-headquartered law firm’s entire local cybersecurity practice is leaving, taking to one-third the number of senior departures over the last 12 months.
November
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Former attorney-general Tom Hughes, KC, dies aged 101
The former fighter pilot and barrister has been hailed as a leading figure in the history of the Australian legal profession.
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- Legal profession
Union slams ‘shameful’ Slater & Gordon offer after pay talks fail
Slater & Gordon has put a pay deal direct to staff, after Fair Work-brokered negotiations failed on Wednesday.
Pro bono laggards rewarded as major law firms cut free hours
Law firms were warned that failure to meet a target for pro bono hours would endanger government assignments, but laggards have been rewarded.
Government legal spending hits $600m
Commonwealth spending on legal fees increased rapidly before an overhaul of the government panel, but barristers’ bills were trimmed.
Baker McKenzie abandons merger plan after second defeat
The vote failed by a greater margin than the initial ballot and upends management’s strategy for the local division of the global firm.
Law firm accused of improper billing and discrimination
A legal assistant alleges he was forcibly made redundant at Lander & Rogers after complaining about appropriate access when he started using a wheelchair.
‘Happy days’: Trump presidency poised to benefit Australian law firms
They predict a rise in bills following Donald Trump’s election victory, as his administration pledges to cut regulations and tear up trade deals.