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‘Threatening’ letters and ‘misconceived’ accusations: What’s hot in law this week (3–7 June)
In the big end of town, promotion season for senior practitioners is underway. Meanwhile, some fascinating cases have come through the courts. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
Lawyers Weekly
For the week from 3 June to 7 June, these were the 10 most-read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):
The law firm slammed for racking up avoidable costs in a class action and claiming the entirety of an $11 million settlement was granted leave to appeal a decision to reduce that amount by over $1 million.
A regional lawyer was barred from practising for two years after a series of blunders in one matter, including directing a junior lawyer under her supervision to send a false document to a government agency.
The founder of an NSW boutique firm was hit with a harsher penalty after appealing the reprimand she received for acting in conflict by representing both a longstanding client and her family members.
Global law firm Kennedys has bolstered its insurance ranks in Melbourne with the appointment of three partners from BigLaw rival Clyde & Co, who are bringing a 16-strong team with them.
Services Australia’s chief operating officer has reportedly resigned a year after the robodebt royal commission made damning findings about her role in the “disastrous” and controversial scheme.
Two barristers and a principal have faced “misconceived and unreasonable” allegations they took on a case without any prospects of success and deceived a man to recover legal fees.
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.
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.
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has bolstered its senior ranks ahead of the new financial year, elevating four lawyers to partner and half a dozen to special counsel, effective 1 July.
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