Brydens Lawyers secures injunction following cyber incident
Sydney firm Brydens Lawyers has obtained a court order banning “dissemination of the impacted confidential information” in the wake of an alleged ransomware attack.
SME LAW • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Budget 2025: What lawyers need to know
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the fourth budget of the Albanese government. Here’s what legal professionals need to know ahead of an imminent federal election.
POLITICS • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Heads of legal increasingly taking charge on cyber matters, research shows
A new survey has revealed that more chief legal officers are putting their hands up to lead on matters pertaining to cyber security, and businesses are increasingly ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Royal Women’s Hospital GC to speak at 2025 Corporate Counsel Summit
Danielle Corden, general counsel at Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne, will discuss takeaways from the PwC scandal at this year’s Corporate Counsel Summit.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Slater & Gordon suspects former employee, refers investigation outcomes to police
National plaintiff firm Slater & Gordon has referred outcomes from its forensic investigation into the recent “premeditated and carefully planned” mass email, sent to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Mar 2025
HPX Group names new CEO for Source
Source, the in-house style professional services business under HPX Group (Hamilton Locke’s parent company), has appointed a new chief executive.
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Mar 2025
The performative nature of the court: Legal theatrics, persuasion, and justice as spectacle
As the legal system continues to evolve, recognising the performative nature of trials is crucial for addressing biases, ensuring fairness, and preserving the integrity ...
THE BAR • Mon, 24 Mar 2025
Demand, fees, and headcount all up for Aussie firms in FY24–25 (so far)
New research shows that Australian law firms have seen strong results in the first half of this financial year – but there are “signs of potential danger” looming
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Ashurst re-elects global chair
Karen Davies has been elected for a second term as the global chair of BigLaw firm Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Mar 2025
