Barrister fined $25,000 after ‘mealy-mouthed’ apology for contempt


A Sydney barrister found guilty of contempt in a fight with his chambers over $112,000 in floor fees has been fined $25,000, with a judge calling his apologies “mealy-mouthed” and “late in the day”.
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