'Disturbing images' prompt calls for nationwide review
The Law Council of Australia had urged all jurisdictions to conduct independent reviews of their juvenile detention systems after “disturbing images” showed the alleged ...
NEWLAW • Sun, 21 Aug 2016
Legal body slams 'backward' land clearing laws
The Queensland Law Society says amendments must be made to the state government’s proposed land clearing laws, saying they currently invite a “recipe for chaos”.
NEWLAW • Sun, 21 Aug 2016
Firm ups the ante with new 'inclusive' strategy
A global firm has revealed that an “inclusive” strategy has helped drive growth throughout the business by enabling it to attract and retain greater staff and client ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 18 Aug 2016
National firm poaches Gadens partners
An Australian firm has bolstered its national insurance practice with the appointment of two Gadens partners.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Aug 2016
The real cyber security risk to lawyers
Not updating your mobile devices and hardware has the potential to expose confidential client information, writes David Rudduck.
SME LAW • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
DCC Singapore recruits new partner
Davies Collison Cave Singapore has announced the appointment of its first trade mark partner.
SME LAW • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Automotive merger secured
Three firms have advised on the merger of a prominent classified car sales business with a new Australia-based subsidiary of an international auto services provider.
BIG LAW • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
'The law is open to anyone', says bar president
Despite the debate surrounding the influx of law students in Australia, the High Court, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Victorian Bar Association have come together ...
THE BAR • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Heightened social media use to 'backfire' on DV cases
A Brisbane law firm has urged courts to crack down on the growing use of social media in domestic violence orders.
NEWLAW • Wed, 17 Aug 2016
