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‘System failure’: Lawyers respond to abandoned 2nd Lehrmann trial
The decision by the ACT DPP to drop the sexual assault charge against former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann means there may “forever be a cloud hanging over the ...
THE BAR • Fri, 02 Dec 2022
78 new accredited specialists named in Victoria
Practitioners in children’s law, commercial law, commercial litigation, criminal law, immigration, wills and estates, and workplace relations have become accredited ...
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
Law Society pushes NSW politicians for court reform, better police training
In NSW, “government investment in justice infrastructure and technology has lagged behind demand”, causing issues for courts, says the state’s legal member association
POLITICS • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
Automation is bringing out the best in Australian legal teams
Many law professionals see opportunities to work smarter, freeing up valuable time that can be reinvested into providing more strategic business advice. Technology must ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
Are lawyers choosing boutiques over BigLaw firms?
The past year saw a sharp rise in firms competing for legal talent, with sought-after candidates having particular reasons for opting to work at smaller outfits.
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Dec 2022
PEXA completes acquisition of remortgage processing firm
Australia-headquartered digital property exchange platform PEXA has finalised its acquisition of British property and remortgage law firm Optima Legal.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Reflections on the newly passed Respect at Work Bill
One wonders whether the Respect at Work Bill’s scope will be adopted across industries with equanimity, writes Dani Salinger.
POLITICS • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
14 new King’s counsel named in Qld
The Governor of Queensland has approved the appointment of 14 new King’s counsel in the Sunshine State, following recommendations from the state’s Chief Justice.
THE BAR • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
ASIC proceedings against CBA dismissed by Federal Court
The Federal Court has dismissed proceedings brought by the corporate regulator alleging that Commonwealth Bank of Australia had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct ...
THE BAR • Tue, 29 Nov 2022