Brisbane lawyer Ericson Tang pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and forgery resulting from an apparent sex addiction issue after he was found to have stolen $10,000 from a clients. Despite his conviction, a court has ruled that Tang will remain on the legal register and is not being struck off as a solicitor. He avoided […]
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Claims against Dr Wong discontinued as Lanzer Class Action moves forwardMaddens LawyersPlaintiffs in the Dr Lanzer Class Action will continue to pursue compelling claims against seven defendants, after they successfully discontinued their claims against Dr George Shu-Khim Wong. Justice Jacinta Forbes issued her ruling on the application on 1 April 2025 after the parties
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24-Hour Days, $8K Short, and Forced Movie Nights If you thought your legal gig had its moments, buckle up. Melbourne’s now-defunct Erudite Legal has been fined over $50,000 for what can only be described as a masterclass in how not to treat a junior lawyer. A report in the AFR reported on the “egregious” all-nighters, 79-hour work
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A sexual harassment case has been brought before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia against Perth barrister and solicitor Jeremy Scudds by a former law clerk who worked at his Perth boutique criminal law firm, Porter Scudds. Scudds is a prominent lawyer in Western Australia having worked as a lecturer, social worker apart
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Former Herbert Smith Freehills heavyweights Jason Ricketts and David Hugo have just orchestrated what might be the legal industry’s most interesting duet of 2025-Chord Advisory, a boutique firm that harmonizes legal and consultancy services into one pitch-perfect offering. After three decades at HSF (including leadership roles that had him conducting the firm’s global symphony), Ricketts
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Norma Harris In what might be the most expensive football tickets ever purchased, a Melbourne lawyer has fumbled his career after calling in sick to attend AFL Gather Round in Adelaide – proving once again that social media and dishonesty mix about as well as tequila and professional responsibility. Mitchell Fuller, a former Greens local
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Basrristers disciplined over ‘LGBTQ ‘joke’ posted in elevators Two veteran Melbourne barristers, John F. Perry and Robert G. Squirrell, have been officially disciplined after admitting to involvement in posting an offensive and demeaning “joke” targeting LGBTQ lawyers in the lifts of the Owen Dixon Chambers East, in Melbourne. Citations:
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Australia Law: Best Lawyers April 21, 2025 Awards & Rankings The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia™ has recognized 34 lawyers in 32 areas of practice from across Jones Day’s four Australian offices. Six lawyers were named “Ones To Watch.” In addition, the publication awarded two Jones Day lawyers 2026 “Lawyer of the Year
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Clifford Chance appoints Mark Currell as Managing Partner for Australia Global law firm Clifford Chance has today named Mark Currell as the new Managing Partner of the firm’s Perth and Sydney office, effective 1 May 2025. Mark succeeds Richard Gordon whose second term concludes in April 2025. Richard will continue to support the firm on
Australia’s Most Desired Legal Employers Revealed Step aside, legal talent shows—the real competition just dropped its season finale. Lawyers Weekly’s 10th annual “Top 25 Attraction Firms” ranking has hit the stands, revealing which BigLaw outfits have associates daydreaming during their billable hours about greener pastures1. The rankings are based on responses from 434 private practice
