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KPMG still claiming privilege over 74 documents, ASIC says

KPMG Australia has failed to produce over 70 documents to ASIC as it has continued to claim legal professional privilege, according to the ASIC chair.

Corporate Counsel

The capacity question behind legal budgets in Australia

In-house legal budgets are growing. So is the work. The question is whether teams can sustain what they choose to bring in-house. Australian legal teams are being asked to take on more work, control costs, govern artificial intelligence and move faster for the business.

SME Law

Immediate suspension for solicitor charged with firearm offences

An Aboriginal Legal Services lawyer charged with the alleged 3D printing of a firearm had his practising certificate suspended.

Politics

Class action launched against Torrens University over underpayments

A new class action will target Torrens University over alleged underpayment of casual academics, potentially covering more than 1,000 staff.

SME Law

Justice Connect, JusticeNet to merge

Two Australia-based legal services charities will merge, helping people access free legal support when they need it most.

Wig & Chamber

'There will always be questions': Inside the difficult task of reaching a jury verdict

Australia’s jurors continue to face the difficult task of weighing complex evidence, following strict rules and deliberating confidentially before reaching a verdict, a new UNSW report has highlighted.

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