The continued rise of state-based class action regimes
Over the three decades since the introduction of the Federal Court of Australia’s class action regime, class action litigation has become an increasingly prominent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Jan 2022
‘Moving from an in-house role to the bar is incredibly attractive’
Award-winning lawyer Matthew Littlejohn spoke to Lawyers Weekly recently about his journey as a Darwin-based barrister to practising in-house in Melbourne and why legal ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Why legal counsel must nominate for awards
There are many reasons that in-house lawyers should put their hands up for industry recognition, says two-time award winner Calli Tsipidis.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Jan 2022
Being a GC that steps up
Not only is it increasingly incumbent upon senior in-house lawyers to put themselves forward for non-legal work within a business, but stepping up in such ways is also ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Jan 2022
New laws introduce leave for pregnancy loss before 20 weeks
The introduction of two days of compassionate leave is an important acknowledgement that early pregnancy loss is very real, writes Glen Cranwell.
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Will vaccination status become a threshold for child visitation rights?
One family lawyer is worried that unvaccinated parents may soon be at a disadvantage when it comes to custody battles.
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Alcidion Group acquires Silverlink PCS
Listed company Alcidion Group Limited has completed its acquisition of specialist patient administration system Silverlink PCS Software Limited.
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Lawganised hires culture and wellness advisor
Brisbane-based legal practice management consultancy Lawganised has appointed a criminal defence lawyer to serve as its culture and wellness advisor.
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Jan 2022
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation sells stake in wind farm
Morrison & Co and Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation have been advised on the sale of CSC’s stake in the Macarthur Wind Farm.
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Jan 2022
