The Victorian Parliament Monday passed the Accident Compensation Amendment Act 2009, which contains significant reforms to workers' compensation legislation affecting Victorian employees.

Dropping out of the legal professional is seen by many as a symptom of Gen Y, but is there something else behind it? Claire Chaffey investigates the reality biting young lawyers in law firms.

An Australian lawyer and former vice-captain of the national women's soccer team, the Matildas, is leading the charge in Australia's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 soccer world cup.

Legislation prohibiting the use of torture and the death penalty under Australian law has been passed today, though the Law Council of Australia said more needs to be done.

Employees might be feeling a greater sense of security in their roles given the conditions caused by the financial crisis are improving, but according to the Hunting the (hidden) Hunters Report, released by CareerOne.com.au last week, they are still not entirely confident that the market is awash with opportunity.

Allens Arthur Robinson partner Michael Ball has been appointed as a judge in the equity division of the NSW Supreme Court.

Graduate recruitment is headed for disaster under the new national Legal Services Award 2010, according to Kriss Wills, director and consultant at Kriss Wills Consulting, Management & Training.

More lawyers are crossing over from alternate careers and taking the option of studying a Juris Doctor to get there, writes Briana Everett, and they're bringing the advantage of experience with them.