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Former Federal Court judge faces investigation following complaint
The former inspector-general of intelligence and security and has launched an investigation into a former Federal Court judge after a former staff member made a complaint. 
Law firm founded by ex-Holding Redlich partner can’t act against former client
A long-time client of a former Holding Redlich partner has been granted a permanent injunction restraining the lawyer from acting against it in proceedings over a Queensland residential development.
‘This happens every day’: Judge doubts barrister’s bias claim in disciplinary appeal
An appeals court on Tuesday questioned claims that a tribunal’s decision had the appearance of bias when it found a Sydney barrister guilty of professional misconduct for bringing allegedly unfounded claims against a solicitor.
Class action over ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice faces declassing bid
The peak body for community legal centres has flagged a declassing application in a group proceeding alleging Knowmore Legal Service provided negligent, “cookie cutter” advice to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. 
Solicitor found guilty of misconduct for not disclosing interest in CCTV company
A Melbourne solicitor has been fined for applying for compensation on behalf of twenty clients from the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal for the installation of CCTV systems by a company which she had an interest in.
Legal watchdog had power to lay charges against lawyer accused of inappropriate sexual contact: court
The South Australian legal watchdog has won its appeal of a decision which found it did not have the power to lay charges against a lawyer accused of “inappropriate and uninvited” sexual contact with a junior solicitor.
‘Dog chasing its tail’: Long-running $320,000 costs dispute between solicitor and barrister settles
A Sydney barrister and solicitor have settled a dispute over a $320,000 bill initially estimated to cost $60,000 after an appeals court found two costs agreements were void and held that courts should take a “purposive approach” to the rules governing costs disclosure obligations. 
‘Discourteous, gratuitous, and offensive’: VCAT finds Melbourne lawyer unfit to practice
A retired Melbourne lawyer has been found unfit to practice after a review of his conduct demonstrated "discourteous, gratuitous, and offensive" conduct towards legal officials during proceedings related to his attempts to benefit from an elderly client's estate. 
Moray & Agnew settles suit alleging it was 6 years late with costs agreement
A former client of Moray & Agnew alleges the law firm waited six years after taking instructions before providing it with a costs agreement, claiming it racked up a $330,000 legal bill during this time.
Tribunal finds lawyer who threatened witness in texts not fit to practice
VCAT has found a Melbourne lawyer is not fit to practice after he sent threatening text messages to a witness in proceedings involving his former law firm.