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Big Law 02 December 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFederal Court judge proposes media code of conduct

The Federal Court’s Justice Michael Lee, whose recent judgments include Lehrmann v Network Ten, has suggested a code...

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Big Law 25 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSA barrister exposed as alleged ‘sex pest’

A South Australian barrister accused of sexual misconduct towards a junior solicitor has lost a fight to keep his...

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Big Law 04 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonFederal Court pushes for ‘next-generation’ advocacy

The Federal Court has urged senior barristers to step aside and allow the “next generation of advocates” to have a...

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Big Law 01 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer-studded play ‘Consent’ makes justice the victim

Consent, performed by an all-lawyer ensemble, invites its audience on a “rollercoaster” experience and challenges...

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Big Law 21 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer’s ‘ragbag’ submissions must be tossed, Fortescue says

Counsel for Fortescue argued Element Zero’s lawyer took a “scattergun” approach to his submissions and forced the...

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Big Law 16 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJudge reprimanded for love letter to junior staff member

A United Kingdom judge and president of the Competition Appeal Tribunal was reprimanded for giving a love letter to a...

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Big Law 14 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBarrister to be punished for ‘elaborate scheme’ involving...

A barrister found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct crafted an “elaborate...

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Big Law 22 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonOverseas lawyer criticised for ‘petulant, rude’ conduct in...

A New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an Australian judge of ignoring her duties and...

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Big Law 17 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSecurity to grind Dubbo court to halt in protest

Dubbo’s sheriffs, who maintain security and enforce orders from its courts, have planned a protest over poor working...

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Big Law 10 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWATCH: A-G, Law Society warmly welcomes Industrial Court president

The new president to head up the latest chapter of the NSW Industrial Court was praised during his welcome ceremony for...

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