Brave Legal News
Day in the Life series: Legal Assistant

There is no such thing as “just a legal assistant”. As our Medical Negligence Legal Assistant, Nicole Valicek, shares – all work contributes to something much bigger, supporting clients through what is often one of the most challenging periods in their lives.

4 min Nicole Valicek
Brave Legal News
Day in the Life series: Law Graduate

Brave Legal’s first Law Graduate, Charlie Hondow, shares her thoughtful insights into the transition from Legal Assistant to Law Clerk, and now Law Graduate.

4 min Charlie Hondow
Medical negligence News
Case Law Update: Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157

A significant decision regarding patient consent and care in obstetric practice has been handed down in recent case law: Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157.

3 min Charlie Hondow
News Personal Injury
Nervous Shock Claims in Australia: The Current Position

Recent UK case law has narrowed the scope of some psychiatric injury claims. We consider how Australian law differs, what this means in practice, and why further restrictions could create additional barriers for families already facing significant loss.

2 min Luca Cherubin
News Personal Injury
The Importance of Documentation and Communication in Personal Injury Cases

Brave Legal lawyer Jo Martino shares key insights from the Medico Legal Congress, highlighting the critical importance of thoroughly reviewing and interrogating clinical records in legal matters.

2 min Joanne Martino
Medical negligence News
Medical Negligence Workshop: Open Disclosure and Adverse Risk Investigations

Our medical negligence lawyers, Bree Knoester, Luca Cherubin and Jo Martino presented a workshop for doctors and medical indemnity insurers on the topic of Open Disclosure and Adverse Risk Investigations.

2 min Bree Knoester
News Personal Injury
Coronial Inquests in Victoria Explained: The Process and the Bourke Street Mall Inquest

After being involved in a complex Coronial Inquest, Associate, Anastasia Nagorny, prepared some introductory information for families navigating the processes of the Coroner’s Court.

4 min Anastasia Nagorny
News Workers compensation
Workcover Update: Upcoming Psychological Health Regulations Explained

New psychological health regulations take effect on 1 December 2025. Our Workcover lawyers explain how these changes clarify employer duties to manage psychosocial hazards.

2 min Anastasia Nagorny
Brave Legal News
Inside the Brave Legal Work Placement Program

Brave Legal’s Work Placement Student Program gave Hannah Brodribb hands-on experience across personal injury cases and valuable insight into our values.

2 min Bree Knoester
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