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With Pride Month drawing to a close, DLA Piper partner Jonathon Ellis speaks about the positive change he’s witnessed for LGBTQI lawyers and why we still have more work ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2020
Further funding pledged for Aboriginal justice outcomes
The Victorian government has announced that Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and Djirra (Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service) will each receive $877,000 to ...
POLITICS • Sun, 28 Jun 2020
2 Sydney-based firms to merge
Two Australian law firms are set to integrate under the one banner, effective 1 July.
SME LAW • Fri, 26 Jun 2020
Heydon allegations ‘reminiscent’ of US scandals, says academic
The accusations against Dyson Heydon highlight a “deeper and more insidious” problem for courts globally, says a UNSW Law teaching fellow Jayne O'Connor.
THE BAR • Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Criminal defence firms not likely face same downturn as UK counterparts
While over 120 British criminal firms have collapsed in the wake of COVID-19, firms Down Under should be better placed to weather the storm, says one principal.
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Should ‘partners on commission’ be more commonplace?
In the wake of COVID-19, and now a national recession, evolving one’s SME practice is fundamental for survival.
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2020
WFH expenses to claim this tax season
EOFY is shaping up to be more challenging for boutique law firms than in previous years, but there are also looming opportunities to take advantage of.
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Absurdity of family law should be celebrated
Lawyers need to be reflective about their practice areas, and for those in the family law space, humour helps disarm some of the trickier aspects of the job.
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Family law firm reflects on year since ASX listing
The post-pandemic marketplace is going to be hugely challenging for family law practices, with one listed firm saying “innovation and fundamentals” will be what allow ...
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Jun 2020
