New partners, contempt accusations, and Bandidos-related crimes: What’s hot in law this week (28 April–2 May)

The April long weekends are now in the rear-view mirror, and this week, we have seen a flurry of BigLaw promotions and...

03 May 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Excessive’ fees, pay allegations, and lessons from a data breach: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 April)

This week, Australia has been sandwiched between multiple national public holidays, and while many lawyers will be on...

26 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

A ‘wild goose chase’ and ‘severe’ cost failures: What’s hot in law this week (14–18 April)

The Easter long weekend may be upon us, but that hasn’t meant a slower news cycle. Here is your weekly round-up of...

19 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sickies, the ‘Sam Kerr clause’, and sought-after firms: What’s hot in law this week (7–11 April)

This week, as Lawyers Weekly unveiled its annual Legal Firm of Choice rankings, there were some fascinating court...

12 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Scandalous’ claims, squatter’s rights, and a tennis pro’s legal turn: What’s hot in law this week (31 Mar–4 Apr)

This week, the Reserve Bank kept the cash rate at current levels, and unionised workers at one of Australia’s biggest...

05 April 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Police investigations, insurance fraud, and a ‘sketchy’ affidavit: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 March)

While Jim Chalmers unveiled a pre-election budget that didn’t offer much for small law firms, Australian courts heard...

29 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Disrespectful’ language, ‘offensive’ conduct, and BigLaw firms targeted: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 March)

This week, the Trump administration continued its revenge tour against BigLaw practices, and the Law Council pushed...

22 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

An alleged ransomware attack and a private equity investment: What’s hot in law this week (10-14 March)

This week, a prominent Sydney law firm revealed it had been targeted for a serious cyber incident, and an international...

15 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Unionised lawyers strike and a BigLaw practice acquired: What’s hot in law this week (1-7 March)

At one of Australia’s biggest firms, unionised lawyers and staff undertook a strike over pay and entitlements, and an...

08 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

An email scandal and its fallout: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 February)

It’s been an extraordinary past week for Australia’s legal profession, with an explosive email rocking one of the...

01 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

A prison threat and the ‘inferior court’ label: What’s hot in law this week (17–21 February)

In a week in which the Reserve Bank finally cut interest rates, we saw another insurance team poaching, and two High...

22 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Judicial immunity, costs orders, and ‘red flags’: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 February)

This past week has seen a handful of consequential rulings from the nation’s highest court, as well as notable...

15 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Millions misappropriated and a ChatGPT blunder: What’s hot in law this week (3–7 February)

This week, we saw BigLaw firms shore up their ranks with some major hires, while a high-profile unlawful termination...

08 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Lawyer brain’ and a fed-up judge: What’s hot in law this week (27–31 Jan)

With Australia Day now in the rear-view mirror and the Federal Court set to open for 2025, the legal marketplace is...

01 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Strike-offs, burnout, and pro bono commitments: What’s hot in law this week (6–10 Jan)

Several disciplinary judgments resulted in strike-offs and criticisms from the courts. Meanwhile, new research into...

11 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

A landmark workers’ rights verdict, an alleged hack, and a fatal hit-and-run: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Dec)

This past week, an Adelaide lawyer was found guilty of a fatal hit-and-run, the High Court overturned a century-old...

14 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

A disappearing act, London calling, and lessons from dancing: What’s hot in law this week (2–6 Dec)

BigLaw firms are shoring up their ranks with teams from rivals ahead of 2025, while a national plaintiff firm has been...

07 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Strike-offs and a rate hold: What’s hot in law this week (4–8 Nov)

This week, the Reserve Bank – as was expected – held the cash rate at current levels, and in the courts, we saw...

09 November 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Salacious claims, bigamy accusations, and sickening one’s colleagues: What’s hot in law this week (21–25 Oct)

Barristers are calling for exemptions from the proposed AML/CTF changes, and a leading human rights lawyer has called...

26 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Complaints against barristers and Lehrmann’s costs objection: What’s hot in law this week (14–18 Oct)

This week, it was reported numerous complaints against the former ACT DPP have been dropped, and complaints against NSW...

19 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy