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The Lehrmann defamation judgment and other notable cases: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 April)

It’s been a huge week in Australia’s courts. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

user iconJerome Doraisamy • 20 April 2024 • Big Law
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For the week from 15 April to 19 April, these were the 10 most-read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):

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  1. Judge rules on Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial
The Federal Court has ruled on whether Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

  1. NSW barrister sexually harassed law students
A former NSW barrister watched a sexually explicit video in front of a law student and showed a sex toy to a woman during a job interview.

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  1. NSW lawyer fails to dodge GoFundMe disciplinary case
An NSW solicitor who has already landed in hot water for controversial social media posts has again failed to have an application for disciplinary proceedings tossed out before it could begin.

  1. HSF names 9 new Aussie partners
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted nine lawyers to its Australian partnership, effective next month.

  1. Network Ten’s lawyer criticised for Logies speech conduct
Network Ten’s in-house counsel, who gave advice on the controversial Logies speech, was accused by Justice Michael Lee of not appreciating her professional obligations as a solicitor.

  1. Boutique firm fails its second attempt at $2m legal bill fight
A law firm that claimed it was owed just shy of $2 million in legal fees has lost on appeal despite seeking just a third of the amount be paid.

  1. Magistrate, silk both appointed as judges of NSW District Court
Magistrate Ross Hudson and Sydney barrister Rashelle Seiden SC have both been appointed as judges of the District Court of NSW.

  1. HWL Ebsworth’s expulsion of capital partner amid IPO ‘invalid’
Major Australian firm HWL Ebsworth breached its partnership deed when it expelled a capital partner who was shut out of the failed IPO.

  1. Law firm to challenge alleged conspiracy with administrators
A Canberra director claimed he suffered damages because of an alleged conspiracy between a boutique firm and administrators.

  1. Tribunal orders Brisbane boutique to hand over material
A Brisbane boutique firm has been ordered to hand over material to a former client who has complained about barrister fees.

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