A ground-breaking update in clinical practice that indicates a natural cause of death for two of Kathleen Folbigg's children is further evidence that she was convicted for a crime she never committed, her solicitor @Rhanee__ tells @LawyersWeekly#auslaw https://t.co/GNrZM5isSh
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released data that exposes the pay gap at Australia’s biggest firms, but a flaw in its methodology means the reality for some firms may be very different. Here’s why: https://t.co/Ckvnf4bh8n
Australia’s biggest law firms had their gender pay data exposed for the second year in a row. Here, Lawyers Weekly takes a look into the new figures and reveals whether those gaps got better or worse. https://t.co/R8U9hu3QQx
With sex often taking a backseat to work and family commitments, a law firm founder teamed up with a male escort service to empower lawyers to embrace intimacy, sexual empowerment and self-confidence. https://t.co/oly1uTYish
A Victorian family lawyer was struck off for what may be some of the most shocking acts of deception, which escalated from forging signatures to lying about children being kidnapped. | @LawyersWeekly https://t.co/InzAE9nvOD
On top of a four-year term of imprisonment, an NSW lawyer has been struck off for stealing more than $480,000 from his trust account. https://t.co/8OUJjTMwQn
A Queensland barrister with over three decades of experience lost his practising certificate because a tribunal could not be confident in his character or remorse for a series of criminal blunders. https://t.co/nMK8eq9HjO
Moira Deeming won her defamation fight against Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto. In this analysis, we looks at what the court thought of the former’s reputation, where the defence fell apart, and why aggravated damages were not awarded. https://t.co/vQnq0alFlS
Closing out Super Retail Group’s dispute with its company secretaries was a shock exit by a barrister, concerns from the judge about the case, and evidence that the major retailer had allegedly snuck something “cute” into a controversial deed. https://t.co/4174HUvjIT
Deeply disturbed by the @australian today. The excellent journalist Paul Toohey has written a powerful piece on NT Crime. Here is how it appears on the app. Note the wild-eyed Aboriginal man…/1
A private school teacher due to stand trial for the alleged assault of children asked that his unfair dismissal application be put on hold. https://t.co/TBWvwFQveu
In submissions that confused a judge and rendered opposing counsel speechless, Bruce Lehrmann accused his former firm of allegedly taking $117,000 out of trust when it was not entitled to. https://t.co/ydOYFoYMcE
An NSW magistrate was removed from a trial over “deeply sarcastic and critical” remarks he made towards a defence lawyer, but transcripts of a three-day hearing revealed the lawyer had picked fights, was “unacceptably rude”, and bullied a police prosecutor. ...
Justice Lea Armstrong said the conduct was not only extreme but also posed “real dangers to members of the public … who relied on him having the required qualifications to practice as a legal practitioner”.
A fake barrister condemned for his “web of lies and deceit” walked away with $30,000 of one client’s money and gave such incorrect advice to a second client that she and her family ended up homeless. https://t.co/ghihVTWGTx
Seemingly not deterred by the hot water he was already in for using rude and aggressive comments in correspondence with an opposing client, a NSW lawyer ramped up the discourteous language in the lead-up to a tribunal’s penalty decision. https://t.co/tT7DgkCFN6
A lawyer fought a “gung-ho” team of cops intent on charging his client with a 40yo murder. Here, he fills @LawyersWeekly in on the next steps. My interview with Manny Conditsis of @ConditsisL👇 https://t.co/dW7VMfhE6j
The best way to establish that suggestions you have been insensitive to a rape survivor are unfounded is to sue that rape survivor for calling you insensitive.
A former South Australian magistrate was removed from the roll of practitioners four years after he served at least 12 months behind bars for conspiring with a solicitor and former partner. https://t.co/yTvCLIxtSF
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian failed to overturn findings she engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” because of an undisclosed relationship with colleague Daryl Maguire. Lawyers Weekly explains why. https://t.co/NVPmPKC8X1
BREAKING: Hackers alleged it has client documents and court details belonging to a Sydney law firm, but its principal said only a limited amount of data was accessed. https://t.co/P2LgPLh8Id
Lehrmann!, the musical
Ten: We won!
Lee J: You’re missing the point, and misrepresenting me, there were no winners can’t you see
Ten: But costs?
Lee J: Yes you get costs.
Ten: We won!
Lee J: [sigh] I’m done