“Accordingly, I reject the submissions by the defendant that the plaintiff was an inherently unreliable witness,” Judge Dearden said. “On the contrary, I considered the plaintiff to be an honest and ...

A proposed law in Queensland, which has sparked heated debate, would grant residents the right to use lethal force to protect their homes. However, this measure has drawn strong criticism from lawyers ...

The second offer was made for $23,000, and Odlum was told she would be at risk of an adverse costs order if she did not accept. A court eventually ordered that she pay 75 per cent of her former ...

After spending eight years at Clyde & Co as a partner, Alena Titterton has commenced as a partner in Sydney at JWS. This content is available exclusively to Lawyers Weekly premium members. She has ...

The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MSA) was widely hailed as a critical first step by Australia towards tackling the global problem of modern slavery, with the government proclaiming that it would ...

While legal work is incredibly fulfilling, it can also, by nature, be stressful, exhausting and feel all-encompassing. Industry-wide, we hear that ultra-competitive professional cultures and excessive ...

The firm has four offices located offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney. Macpherson Kelley became an incorporated legal practice on 18 February 2008 and since 2015 has operated as a ...

According to research from the World Health Organisation, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to 27.6 and 25.6 per cent in depression and anxiety, respectively, across the world. This content is available ...

In a Queensland Supreme Court negligence claim, a former sole practitioner claimed the psychiatric injury she suffered after her partner and children were involved in a minor car accident caused her ...

Wayne Morphett, chair of partners, said IDP Lawyers was proud to acknowledge and reward its rising stars. “These promotions reflect not only individual excellence but our broader commitment to ...

“It may be [that] attempts to call the former client are misconceived. “However, the circumstances are unusual: my professional obligations from the time that I acted for the former client prevent me ...

Lawyers across all seniority levels within HWL Ebsworth would be expected to deliver an average increase of 1.15 daily budgeted billable hours from 1 July 2025 so the firm can align itself “more ...