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Misconduct findings and big hires: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 Jan)

A class action has been given the green light, solicitors have been reprimanded for misconduct, and there have been some major team moves. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

user iconLawyers Weekly • 06 January 2024 • Big Law
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  1. NSW strip-search class action gets green light
An attempt by the NSW government to shut down a class action into strip searches by police at festivals has failed.

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  1. Melbourne lawyer faces contempt charges for second time
A Melbourne lawyer who narrowly dodged criminal charges just months ago for ignoring court orders has been found to have committed two further charges of contempt of court.

  1. ‘Great shame’: Qld solicitor removed from roll for financial misconduct
A Queensland solicitor found guilty of trust account misconduct, excessive charging, and cost disclosure failures said his 30-year career ended in “great stress, shame and embarrassment”.

  1. ‘Exciting time’ to be a family lawyer in 2024
Family lawyers will work in a bit of a “grey area” until significant legislative reforms come into effect in mid-2024, but when they do it, it will be a “really exciting time”, one practitioner predicts.

  1. How workplaces can comply with the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment
With enforcement powers behind the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment due to commence, two practitioners have set out the best practices employers should consider to ensure their workplace has a safe, supportive, and accountable environment.

  1. Deakin University appoints new dean of law
Victoria-based university Deakin has elevated its deputy dean to the position of dean of its law school.

  1. Gilchrist Connell promotes 11
Insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has promoted 11 across multiple offices.

  1. NSW solicitor banned from practising for perverting course of justice
A solicitor from a small mining town in NSW had his practising certificate cancelled for perverting the course of justice.

  1. Atwood Marshall promotes 2 to partner
East cost-based firm Atwood Marshall Lawyers has bolstered its partnership ranks with the elevation of a special counsel and senior associate to partner.

  1. Financial stress and its impact on professionals
In this special episode, brought to you by Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, HR Leader, money and wellness coach Marc Bineham joins to give his expertise in the often-overlooked area of wellness: financial wellbeing.

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