Latest professional misconduct

SME Law 28 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAn ACT solicitor was found guilty of professional misconduct for...

An ACT solicitor was found guilty of professional misconduct for misappropriating more than $11,000 from a jailed client...

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Big Law 12 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAdelaide lawyer’s ‘incompetence’ stuns disciplinary committee

Despite being reassured time and again that his matter “was in hand”, an Adelaide business owner’s matter was left...

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Big Law 08 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWearing a baseball cap and a surgical mask, a Brisbane lawyer handed a...

Wearing a baseball cap and a surgical mask, a Brisbane lawyer handed a pharmacist a note that said he had a “knife and...

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Big Law 27 June 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonPrincipal reprimanded for shirtless dance, sexualised colouring book

A principal lawyer was reprimanded for his behaviour during a scandalous company retreat, including taking his pants off...

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Big Law 17 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWomen fight Qld Law Society over money stolen by struck-off lawyer

The Queensland Law Society failed to stop money being paid to two women who claimed their brother’s lawyer stole more...

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Big Law 17 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonNSW barrister sexually harassed law students

A former NSW barrister watched a sexually explicit video in front of a law student and showed a sex toy to a woman...

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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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Big Law 04 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBarrister who stole millions makes ‘absurd’ request to remain on...

A barrister who used an elaborate Ponzi scheme to steal millions has been slammed by a tribunal for requesting to remain...

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Big Law 26 March 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSA solicitor struck off for ‘egregious’ misappropriation of trust...

A South Australian solicitor who took more than $30,000 meant for six barristers has been struck off the roll.

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Big Law 10 January 2024 ByNaomi Neilson‘Pathetic human’: NSW solicitor insults opposing lawyer

A solicitor sent a number of unusual threats and comments to an opposing practitioner, including calling him a...

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