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Barrister penalised for ‘sexual touching’ of solicitor

A barrister has been ordered to apologise to a woman he touched without consent during a work Christmas...

30 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Christmas Eve visit to client’s family ends in ban for barrister

The NSW Bar sought penalties for a barrister who turned up at the home of her client’s daughter on Christmas Eve and...

01 July 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Penalty for solicitor who ignored elderly client’s ‘red flags’

Disciplinary action has been taken against a Victorian solicitor who executed a new power of attorney despite a number...

30 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Win but no costs for firm trying to recover $84k

A court has sided with a Melbourne firm in its fight with a former client over $84,000 in unpaid fees, but costs were...

30 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Is now the time for young lawyers to buy property?

Current and looming market conditions may suggest that young legal professionals who are looking to get their feet onto...

30 June 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

The hidden epidemic: How workplace bullying undermines the legal profession

The legal profession’s culture of resilience and excellence should not come at the expense of workplace wellbeing....

30 June 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA.

Principal lawyer joins Macpherson Kelley

Macpherson Kelley has welcomed a new principal lawyer and promoted five, including one to special...

30 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

PCL Lawyers opens Adelaide office

National law firm PCL Lawyers has expanded into the South Australian capital, marking the firm’s 13th office Down...

30 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Hicksons promotes 8 ahead of merger with Hunt & Hunt

Hicksons Lawyers has promoted eight of its lawyers ahead of its merger with Hunt & Hunt NSW on 1...

30 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

EOFY promotions and a judge’s warning about managerialism: What’s hot in law this week (23–27 June)

Australia’s biggest firms have unveiled enormous promotions rounds, and a Federal Court judge advised firm leaders to...

28 June 2025

By Lawyers Weekly