Bar president hits back at PM’s comments
After doubling down on his criticism of the NSW ICAC model and saying he’d “never had much truck” with barristers, the Australian Bar Association president promptly ...
POLITICS • Tue, 10 May 2022
‘Splitchain’: What is it, and why should lawyers care?
Given the endless and oft-overwhelming possibilities presented by the current digital age, a better understanding of the intersection between blockchain and the law is ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 May 2022
Qld to criminalise coercive control
The Palaszczuk government has unveiled a “historic overhaul of laws and practices” to better protect Queensland women from domestic and family violence and hold ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 May 2022
Pandemic-inspired fraud soon to come to light
Given how long it usually takes to detect fraudulent behaviour, it is likely that fraud that occurred during the age of coronavirus will, shortly, become apparent, ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 May 2022
Frasers Property appoints new GC
Diversified property group Frasers Property Australia has named a new general counsel, who will also join the group’s executive management team.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 May 2022
How to spot the Gen-Y future leaders
It matters not if the next generation of leaders in law have a different style to their predecessors, so long as they act with integrity, are strategic, respectful, build ...
SME LAW • Mon, 09 May 2022
How family lawyers view FCFCOA processes
Findings from Smokeball denote a certain dissatisfaction with how matters are proceeding under the merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), giving ...
SME LAW • Mon, 09 May 2022
‘The profession is poorer’ for the passing of Judge Peter Zahra
Tributes are starting to flow for his honour Judge Peter Zahra SC, who passed away over the weekend.
THE BAR • Mon, 09 May 2022
NSW Bar president to step aside
After 18 months as president of the NSW Bar Association, Michael McHugh SC is passing the torch of leadership.
THE BAR • Mon, 09 May 2022
