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Big Law 14 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonA barrister found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory...

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

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Big Law 22 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonA New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an...

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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Big Law 01 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBarrister fails to appeal disciplinary action for fraud allegations

A Victorian barrister failed to overturn a reprimand for accusing an opposing counsel of relying on a “fraudulent or...

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Big Law 06 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJudge criticises class action lawyers for taking $2.5m from group...

A Federal Court judge criticised the legal practitioners behind a settlement approval application for taking six days...

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Big Law 06 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonRetiring Justice Anthony Besanko farewelled by profession

Justice Anthony Besanko has been farewelled by members of the legal profession and praised for his “wisdom and...

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Big Law 06 May 2024 ByNaomi Neilson3 judges, coroners move into new roles in Qld courts

There have been a number of key moves across Queensland’s courts, including two new justices in the Supreme Court.

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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 10 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSupreme Court judge recused over client’s disciplinary complaint

A woman used a disciplinary complaint to have a Supreme Court judge recused from hearing a matter against one of...

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