SME Law

SME Law

General counsel joins global broker group

Broker BMS Australia has appointed a new general

01 July 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Senior lawyer fined for drink-driving on suspended licence

A senior New Zealand lawyer has been fined thousands of dollars after being convicted of two serious driving offences...

01 July 2025

By Grace Robbie

SME Law

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

SME Law

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

SME Law

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

SME Law

Strike-off downgrades to suspension for WA solicitor

A law firm director dodged a strike-off order by convincing a court his behaviour did not justify a finding he was...

27 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Challenges and opportunities for boutique law firms in FY25–26

The looming financial year presents both significant challenges and opportunities for small legal practices across the...

26 June 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

SME Law

How we got our firm to its 20th anniversary

On the eve of Justitia’s 20th birthday, I’ve been asking myself some questions, writes Sarah...

26 June 2025

By Sarah Rey

SME Law

Townsville firm fights investigation into claim farming allegations

A Townsville law firm suspected of “claim farming” has challenged the part of the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019...

26 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

SME Law

Is Australian IP law strong enough to diminish dupe culture?

Dupe culture on trial: Here’s why trademarks alone aren’t enough under Australian IP law, writes Aparna...

26 June 2025

By Aparna Watal