The recent High Court decision to toss a solicitor’s common fund orders will apply to every jurisdiction outside of Victoria, which lawyers have warned could place greater pressure on the one state ...

New research from the College of Law has shown that corporate salaries continue to be the best in the legal profession, with 38 per cent of lawyers unhappy with their current pay.

Global firm Jones Day has strengthened its employment practice with the addition of a seasoned employment partner from rival firm Ashurst.

In response to the Victorian government’s plan to legislate working from home as a legal right, leading lawyers across the state are weighing in on what this could mean for the legal profession.

The Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards is back for 2025 and is once again bringing you an unparalleled awards program that identifies the leading legal professionals and firms across the nation.

Gain insights into the tools and strategies designed to stimulate progression, push boundaries, and promote equality among women in the legal profession.

With the legal profession undergoing profound transformation – driven by technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting client demands – the need for considered, profession-wide ...

A Perth-based legal practitioner has been publicly reprimanded for conduct that fell “substantially below” a reasonable standard of competence and diligence expected.

The loyalty of a Perth-based law firm was called into question by a previous client, which told a court it was troubled by the solicitors’ representation of a former director it has brought action ...

Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the bedrock of legal reasoning. And yet, many experienced lawyers will admit to ...

Alongside a new general manager, Brisbane firm Green Mortgage Lawyers appointed a lawyer to head up its commercial lending team.

Speaking at Western Sydney University’s recent 30th anniversary celebration, the chief executive of BigLaw firm Bartier Perry has stressed that, despite growing fears, artificial intelligence will not ...