Prison doesn’t work: A case study from the country of its birth
Despite their ubiquity across much of the world, all reputable studies, including my own, show that penitentiaries crush and brand their inhabitants, writes Dr Matt Bach
THE BAR • Mon, 22 Apr 2024
A&O takes 2 partners from JWS for tech transactions practice
Global law firm Allen & Overy has moved to strengthen its technology, telecommunications, and intellectual property capabilities, hiring two partners from BigLaw ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Apr 2024
3 barristers appointed to re-established Industrial Court of NSW
The Industrial Court, established last year by the Industrial Relations Amendment Act 2023, will count among its ranks three “highly experienced” barristers as judges
THE BAR • Sun, 21 Apr 2024
The Lehrmann defamation judgment and other notable cases: What’s hot in law this week (15–19 April)
It’s been a huge week in Australia’s courts. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
BIG LAW • Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Dreyfus: ‘There is a crisis of male violence in Australia’
Australia’s Attorney-General has slammed the “scourge on our society” that is male violence, in remarks earlier today (Friday, 19 April).
POLITICS • Fri, 19 Apr 2024
‘Your career is uniquely yours’
Having the power of purpose when making vocational decisions as a lawyer can make all the difference, argues one general counsel.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Clyde & Co names 3 new partners, 5 new special counsel
Global law firm Clyde & Co has unveiled its annual promotions round, with 19 being elevated to the partnership globally, including three in Australia. Further, five ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Unlocking the legal leadership gap: A rethink of women’s development programs
By strategically focusing on the design and implementation of women’s leadership programs, giving priority to the development of BQ skills, and addressing the other ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Marque Lawyers adds commercial litigation and IP lawyer to partnership
Sydney-based firm Marque Lawyers has named its 11th partner, who has been with the firm since 2015.
SME LAW • Thu, 18 Apr 2024
