Latest Legal Services Commission

Big Law 09 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer’s silence during investigation costs him legal career

A Queensland solicitor will be struck off for barely acknowledging an investigation into his alleged misconduct.

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The Bar 12 February 2024 ByJerome DoraisamySouth Australia’s largest legal assistance organisation has...

South Australia’s largest legal assistance organisation has appointed a new chief counsel, as well as a new manager...

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Big Law 05 June 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonNSW solicitor cannot shake caution for fiery emails with client

An NSW solicitor who exchanged heated emails and texts with a client failed to have a caution about his conduct stripped...

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Big Law 29 March 2023 ByJess FeyderLegal aid services deliver $600m benefit annually, PwC report says

For every dollar invested by the federal government, there is a benefit of $2.25 delivered in avoided costs, a new...

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Big Law 15 June 2022 ByNaomi NeilsonAllens solicitor to avoid disciplinary proceedings despite...

Although it agreed there was “sufficient evidence” that a senior associate at global law firm Allens sexually...

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Big Law 11 May 2022 ByLauren CroftSA legal aid firm appoints chief legal officer

A new chief legal officer has been appointed to the Legal Services Commission in Adelaide, bringing with her extensive...

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Big Law 08 February 2022 ByLauren CroftJWS founder appointed to government role

The South Australian government has appointed a prominent commercial lawyer as the newest chair of the state’s legal...

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