Judge takes aim at 'incomprehensible' $239,485 bill
How many lawyers does it take to run a court case? Too many, says one Federal Court judge.
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Michaela Whitbourn
Michaela Whitbourn is a former corporate lawyer who has reported extensively across politics, finance, business and law. In 2011, she was appointed the NSW political reporter for The Australian Financial Review and provided in-depth coverage of historic corruption inquiries into former state Labor ministers. She also exposed attempts by the O'Farrell government to mislead voters about the effect of the carbon tax on transport costs. In October 2013, she joined The Sydney Morning Herald as legal affairs and investigations reporter.
National program to tackle 'boys' club' bias in legal profession
It is a profession where the old school tie or friendships forged on the football field can make or break careers.
The art of the prenup
Terms about weight loss, fines for being unfaithful, a man surprised with a contract the day before wedding - prenuptial agreements offer a glimpse into the secret life of couples.
'Thoughtful' debate takes a hit in social media age: outgoing Chief Justice
The nation's top judge has questioned whether "thoughtful and courteous" political debate can exist in the age of social media.
Worker unfairly sacked over 'sarcastic' post supporting ISIS
An airport baggage handler was unfairly sacked for making a "sarcastic" Facebook post supporting Islamic State, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Privacy laws 'a laughing stock'
Former High Court judge Michael Kirby has taken aim at the state of political "paralysis" in Australia on privacy law reform.
'It's a national disgrace': call to arms on indigenous incarceration
The gross over-representation of indigenous Australians in prison is a "national disgrace", lawyers say.
How Rahul Dravid saved Catherine McGregor
The spectacle of gruff men in suits hugging a fellow commuter in an airport lounge might raise the odd eyebrow. When that commuter is Catherine McGregor, the world's most senior transgender military officer, it is nothing short of profound.
Facebook user who posted unflattering review wins defamation battle
A woman sued over an unflattering Facebook review has successfully defended the case by arguing it was an honest opinion.
Trade union royal commission: Dyson Heydon hears application to disqualify himself as commissioner
The Australian Council of Trade Unions and others will today make an application for Commissioner Dyson Heydon to disqualify himself from the inquiry on the grounds of apprehended bias.
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