Overhaul of CTP scheme needed, GMP Law says
After reportedly receiving thousands of concerns around the 2017 Compulsory Third Party (CTP) changes, this law firm is hoping that the newly elected Labor government ...
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Apr 2023
Digital Trace Australia expands to Sydney
Adelaide-founded law firm Digital Trace Australia has established a Sydney office, on the back of “increasing demand” for digital forensics and e-discovery services ...
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Apr 2023
Law professor named UN special rapporteur
A professor from Sydney-based Macquarie Law School has been appointed the United Nations special rapporteur on the right to development.
CAREERS • Thu, 06 Apr 2023
Lessons from the ‘mercy killing’ of the AAT
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal is set to be abolished. While such bodies are “critical” to Australia’s legal system, they are also open to consequential political ...
POLITICS • Wed, 05 Apr 2023
The duty of lawyers to inform and be informed on the proposed constitutional Voice to Parliament
As lawyers, we should not shy away from the difficult discussions to be had in the months to come. We should accept the duty to self-inform and inform, and we should ...
POLITICS • Wed, 05 Apr 2023
Keypoint adds 4th consulting principal in 2 months
Emerging BigLaw firm Keypoint Law has hit 20 consulting principals in its litigation team, with the appointment of a new commercial litigation professional in Sydney.
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Apr 2023
District Court judge named as new Qld Supreme Court justice
Judge Catherine Muir is set to become a Supreme Court justice in Queensland and will join the court’s trial division.
THE BAR • Wed, 05 Apr 2023
Pinsent Masons promotes 2 to partner in Australia
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has elevated 25 lawyers to its partnership, including two in its Australian offices.
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Apr 2023
‘Way too early’ to talk about interest rate cuts, says Lowe
Speaking at the National Press Club, Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe poured cool water on any narrative of rate reductions, flagging that the central bank’s ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Apr 2023
