Class action brought against Department of Defence
A multi-site class action will be filed on Thursday against the Department of Defence, alleging that more than 40,000 residents across Australia have been exposed to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Free legal service for pandemic-related matters launched in NSW
The state government of NSW, Legal Aid NSW and LawAccess NSW have teamed up for a free legal help service people facing legal issues under the COVID-19 public health laws
POLITICS • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
IHG sells Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
Hotel group IHG has sold its leasehold interest in the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport to Pelligra Group.
SME LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Qld lawyer reprimanded for communication with court without opponent’s consent
A solicitor working for a Brisbane-based firm has been reprimanded and ordered to pay costs following a 2019 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
SME LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Has COVID-19 made it harder for lawyers to buy a home?
With the global pandemic creating economic uncertainty and volatility, legal professionals should be asking if now is the best time to purchase property.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Franchising issues amidst COVID-19
For franchise systems, the coronavirus pandemic has either been a blessing in disguise or meant a complete shutdown of a business.
SME LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Top legal risks COVID-19 poses to business
Coronavirus is having a “significant impact” upon businesses of all stripes, exacerbating legal risks across the board, says new research.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
‘Do more with less’ more relevant now than ever before: Part Two
If legal teams are to successfully do more with less, collaboration across the organisation will be key, according to five senior legal counsel.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
In-house lawyers must be ‘available, agile’ for litigation teams
The ability to adapt and move quickly in accordance with the needs of law firms during litigation can set in-house teams apart, says one principal.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
