23 new SCs named in Victoria
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria has announced the appointment of 23 new senior counsel in the Garden State.
THE BAR • Thu, 03 Nov 2022
Former WA barrister wins $350k defamation payout
Lloyd Rayney, a former barrister and Crown prosecutor based in Perth, has been awarded $350,000 over remarks made by a forensic investigator imputing that he had murdered ...
THE BAR • Wed, 02 Nov 2022
Barrister-led AFL racism review ‘not independent’, says woman
While “no aspersions” are being cast on the four barristers undertaking the investigation commissioned in response to allegations of racism, forced separation and ...
THE BAR • Wed, 02 Nov 2022
Who is responsible for a lawyer’s wellness?
With remote work thrown into the mix of an already mentally demanding sector, lawyers need to navigate how they should be addressing their holistic health.
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Nov 2022
The best antidote for the ‘Big Quit of 2023’
Brand, opportunity and trust will all be key pillars for legal employers looking to navigate headwinds on the horizon of the coming year, writes Travis Schultz.
SME LAW • Wed, 02 Nov 2022
‘No better time than now’ for lawyers to move jobs
Those thinking about changing roles should do so sooner rather than later, as conditions are “not likely to improve or be more in your favour than they are at this point ...
CAREERS • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
‘Nobody is above the law, including ministers of religion’
New laws have come into effect in Western Australia, making it a legal obligation for ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse, even when information is ...
POLITICS • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
Baker McKenzie appoints new APAC chair
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has named a new chair for its operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
Legal fees ‘definitely’ increasing for VC, PE counsel
Numerous factors are leading to elevated costs for in-house lawyers in the venture capital and private equity spaces.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 01 Nov 2022
