A barrister who sued Nine for falsely suggesting she was a dog thief failed to overturn an order for the damages to be paid into court until a fee dispute with her former solicitors has been decided.

A former client of BigLaw firm HWL Ebsworth has been found to have lost an opportunity to develop a property because of a “negligent failure” by the firm, alleged to have lost the former client $130 ...

Mellor Olsson Lawyers, an independent firm based in South Australia, has appointed a chief executive officer.

For the Brisbane legal market, the 2032 Olympic Games will be a “catalyst” for ongoing growth. However, some argue that momentum was already underway – and that this growth will continue beyond the ...

Patricia Cope, Meredith Dickson QC, Catherine Symons and Jonathan Forbes have been appointed as judges of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC). This content is available exclusively to Lawyers ...

A principal lawyer tried to claim damages for the “nervous shock” she suffered after her family were involved in a minor car accident, despite her not being at the scene and there being no physical ...

Dr Catherine Button QC and Judge Mandy Fox have taken to the Victorian Supreme Court as judges, and Ian Irving as an associate judge. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium ...

New academic research shows there is a concerning number of Australian lawyers planning to leave their current employers, with some even contemplating leaving the legal profession altogether.

Blackmores is being investigated for a potential class action over the allegedly toxic levels of B6 in its vitamin supplements.

Earlier in April, Attorney-General Michaelia Cash named five new Fair Work Commission members, including a Victorian barrister as deputy president.

Clyde & Co has added a new partner in Brisbane, who was formerly a special counsel at Kennedys and brings more than 19 years of experience to the firm, having worked across London and Australia. This ...

King & Wood Mallesons Australia (KWM) has rolled out Harvey, an advanced generative artificial intelligence tool designed specifically for law firms, across six offices in Australia and Singapore.