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In the past week, a workplace regulator asked questions of a BigLaw firm, and another national practice started investigating a class action against one of the world’s biggest corporations. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
For the week from 27 May to 31 May, these were the 10 most-read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):
A recommendation was made to strike the name of a West Australian lawyer from the roll for a number of misconduct findings, including for sending “discourteous, threatening” letters.
Allegations of psychosocial hazards at BigLaw firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth have prompted inquiries from the workplace regulator in NSW.
Following its naming of four new partners recently, national law firm Maddocks has elevated a “record” number of professionals to more senior roles, including 11 to special counsel, 17 to senior associate, 23 to associate, and nine in its support services team.
Hackers alleged they have client documents and court details belonging to a Sydney law firm, but its principal said only a limited amount of data was accessed.
Following a scathing report into Rio Tinto, which uncovered widespread sexual harassment, a BigLaw firm is investigating a class action against the mining giant.
Two barristers, practising in Melbourne and Brisbane, respectively, have been called to the bench as judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2).
A Perth firm has faced the Fair Work Commission to fight against bullying allegations made by a former employee.
Following massive salary hikes and legal candidates being highly sought after, FY2024–25 will see an increased “power-dynamic” shift between firms and candidates, as well as a higher bar of entry for legal positions amid changing market conditions.
Tensions arose when a lawyer retained her first legal employer to assist her with a major and drawn-out Federal Court proceeding.
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Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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