A-G to proceed with class actions parliamentary inquiry
An examination of the impact of litigation funding on justice outcomes, originally announced earlier this year, is to be brought before Parliament this week.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
Delays in Hayne royal commission commitments ‘welcome’ for lawyers
The deferral of implementation of royal commission recommendations will allow lawyers more time to effectively focus on COVID-19, say legal professionals.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
‘Significant’ opportunities on the horizon for TMT lawyers post-pandemic
The impact of coronavirus for lawyers in the TMT and regulated industry spaces has been substantial, but as we turn towards a post-pandemic world, there are promising ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
Collaboration between in-house and firms more critical than ever
The “innovative and creative” solutions that can and do emerge from partnerships between legal departments and private practice teams will be even more important in a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 May 2020
Creating a ‘fit-for-purpose’ governance framework
COVID-19 offers a chance for businesses and organisations to rethink their structures and processes, argues one CEO.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 May 2020
2 in 5 businesses aren’t regularly testing risk and crisis plans
Not enough testing is being undertaken on organisational risk and crisis plans, new research conducted against the backdrop of COVID-19 has found.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 May 2020
One-third of in-house leaders don’t have ‘comprehensive’ legal spend strategy
New research has highlighted the importance of having a detailed strategy for managing legal spend across organisational units.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 12 May 2020
Gadens hires senior counsel from ANZ
National firm Gadens has hired a new corporate advisory partner, who joins from ANZ where he was a senior M&A counsel.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 May 2020
#auslaw won’t be the same again: A-G Speakman
The business of law and undertaking of legal proceedings could look vastly different in a post-pandemic world, says NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman.
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 May 2020
