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Some of Australia's biggest law firms were dragged to court in 2024, facing lawsuits -- and even class actions -- by disgruntled clients and aggrieved employees.
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A former Lander & Rogers client that was hit with a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction matter has taken the firm to court, calling its costs disclosures “grossly inadequate”.
The government has proposed tougher penalties to crack down on the improper use of legal professional privilege claims in Commonwealth investigations.
The conduct of an unprepared barrister who attended the first day of an eight-day hearing without reading the full brief has been referred to the Legal Services Commissioner.
The firm that represented the funder of the notorious Banksia class action faces potential proceedings by a group of debenture holders. Meanwhile, Banksia's receiver wants a court direction that he is justified in not pursuing the lawyers.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has hinted there may be changes to a new practice note on the use AI in court proceedings, following complaints about how it applies to discovery and expert evidence.
Senior counsel for two former Super Retail executives has withdrawn on the final day of a hearing in the case, saying it was against his conscience to continue acting.
The legal watchdogs in three states have issued a guidance on the ethical use of AI, recommending that lawyers only use the technology for “lower-risk” tasks like drafting correspondence.
A new practice note prohibiting the use of AI in certain circumstances is needed to guard against "laziness" in the legal profession, says NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Bell.
A judge presiding over a class action against Fletcher Building has clarified his relationship with the director of a litigation funder which is the basis of a recusal bid.