Sydney Law School declares climate emergency
The board of one of Australia’s biggest law schools has voted unanimously to declare a climate emergency, saying that “legal academics have a moral duty to stand up”
POLITICS • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Ashurst names global sustainability partner
Global firm Ashurst has appointed its first global sustainability partner, in accordance with its initiative to assist clients to navigate the strategic challenges and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
What the past 5 years of legal tech mean for the next 20
In the last few years, the legal industry has seen immense change and emerging areas such as legal technology and legal operations have seen unprecedented growth
NEWLAW • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
NRF advises on integrated station development in Sydney CBD
Oxford Properties and Grocon have been advised on their successful tender for the development of a commercial and residential site in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Lawyer imprisoned for robbery struck off
A Wollongong lawyer, who is currently imprisoned for multiple offences including armed robbery, has been removed from the roll of practitioners in NSW.
SME LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
Barrister found guilty on 4 counts
A Melbourne-based barrister has been found guilty on two counts of unsatisfactory professional conduct and two counts of professional conduct for, among other things, a ...
THE BAR • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
DLA Piper affiliate wraps up its 5th training program for Nepali female lawyers
New Perimeter, DLA’s nonprofit affiliate, has completed another training program involving mentorship and continuing legal education to female Nepali lawyers.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
Repeal of medevac laws a ‘dark day’ say human rights lawyers
The federal government has “stripped away a humane, transparent and doctor-led process for the refugees in its care”, which amounts to a shameful act, says the Human ...
POLITICS • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
4 in 5 industry experts say cyber security laws are insufficient
An alarming number of professionals in the legal, cyber and data privacy spaces think that the laws designed to govern actions in the digital space need strengthening, ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Dec 2019
