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Claim farming banned in Qld
The Queensland government has passed legislation that bans personal injury claim farming, but one plaintiff firm says that an “important amendment” to the legislation ...
POLITICS • Mon, 27 Jun 2022
Former Federal Court judge appointed to lead mental health review in Victoria
Justice Shane Marshall, who has spoken publicly about his experiences with depression, has been appointed as chair of an independent review into how mental health care in ...
THE BAR • Mon, 27 Jun 2022
‘This is only the start’ for Piper Alderman in Perth
One year on from its expansion into the west, national law firm Piper Alderman speaks with Lawyers Weekly about its presence in Perth and what’s coming next — including ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Jun 2022
ATO takes aim at ‘reckless’ claims of legal privilege
“Reckless” claims of legal professional privilege (LPP) that hinder investigations are the target of a final protocol on the matter published by the Australian Taxation ...
POLITICS • Sun, 26 Jun 2022
A warning for developers on the interpretation of easements
The recent decision in McWilliam v Hunter serves as a reminder for all developers to carefully consider and investigate encumbrances on land earmarked for development, ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 26 Jun 2022
A looming recession may not impact legal salaries
Three recruiters are unconvinced – at this stage – that a potential recession in Australia will have much of an impact upon the salaries of legal professionals.
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Jun 2022
What crypto’s continued exclusion from foreign currency taxation means for lawyers
Late last week, the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer announced that cryptocurrencies would continue to be excluded from foreign currency tax arrangements under the ...
POLITICS • Thu, 23 Jun 2022
Australian Family Lawyers unveils 18-week paid maternity leave entitlements
National listed law firm Australian Family Lawyers has launched a parental leave policy to reflect its various local presences around the country and “lead the market” in ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Jun 2022
Mills Oakley launches cyber risk and insurance practice with HWL Ebsworth partner
National law firm Mills Oakley has appointed a partner from BigLaw rival HWL Ebsworth, who will lead the firm’s new cyber risk and insurance practice.
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Jun 2022