Hughes, Owen Maldwyn
Allegation / charges
<p>Allegation 1 - The Lawyer engaged in sexual harassment and / or workplace bullying in breach of Rule 42 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2015 (“the Solicitors’ Rules”)</p><p>Further, or in the alternative:</p><p>Allegation 2 - The Lawyer engaged in inappropriate, improper and / or threatening conduct towards Ms H (an employee and a former client)</p><p> Allegation 3 - The Lawyer, whilst acting for Ms H, attempted to exercise undue influence to obtain a benefit (of a sexual nature) in breach of Solicitors' Rule 12.2 (conflict concerning solicitor's own interests)</p><p> Allegation 4 - The Lawyer inappropriately and / or improperly attempted to prevent Ms H from making a lawful complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission (“AHRC”)</p><p> Allegation 5 - The Lawyer improperly used privileged and / or confidential information against his former client</p><p>Further, and / or in the alternative:</p><p>Allegation 6 - The Lawyer disclosed privileged or confidential information in breach of Solicitors' Rule 9 (confidentiality)</p><p> Allegation 7 - The Lawyer during Federal Circuit Court proceedings, made improper allegations or suggestions under privilege, in breach of Solicitors' Rule 21.2 (responsible use of court process and privilege)</p><p> Allegation 10 - The Lawyer failed to disclose the existence of the AHRC complaint and / or the Federal Circuit Court proceedings, in his practising certificate renewal application(s) for the years 2017 - 2019.</p><p> Allegation 11 - The Lawyer failed to comply with a management system direction in breach of section 257 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law</p><p> </p><p> </p> — Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct
Documents
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