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Solicitor’s lien covers costs of enforcing unpaid legal fees: court
Business of Law 2026-09-17 2:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
Settling a split in authorities from the 19th century, an appeals court has found that a solicitor’s lien applies over all money held in a client’s trust account and covers the costs of enforcing unpaid legal fees, not just the bill itself.
High Court gives boost to gig economy, clarifies test for independent contractors
Employment 2022-02-09 7:34 pm By Bianca Hrovat Sydney
The High Court has bolstered the position of businesses hiring independent contractors with two rulings clarifying the importance of the contract in determing the status of workers.
Developer PPK Group appeals defeat in HWL Ebsworth negligence suit
Professional Negligence 2021-09-10 2:19 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne
Property developer PPK Group is challenging the dismissal of its long-running negligence case against law firm HWL Ebsworth over the $25.5 million sale of Crown-owned Sydney land.
HWL Ebsworth defeats negligence lawsuit over Sydney land tender
Professional Negligence 2020-12-09 1:58 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney
HWL Ebsworth has successfully defended a negligence lawsuit over the $25.5 million sale of Crown-owned Sydney land to property developer PPK Group, with a court finding that the developer was actually "better off" because of the transaction.