Government’s digital platforms inquiry response ‘lacks holistic approach’
The federal government’s proposed changes to the digital platforms landscape are a “clear step towards implementing regulatory change, but may signal a move away from a ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
Sacked HWL partner’s payout reduced from $450k
The damages awarded to a dismissed salaried partner of HWL Ebsworth have been reduced from almost half a million dollars following an appeal by the firm against the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 17 Dec 2019
How the Federal Court supported a new mother run a class action
Juggling a newborn and a women’s health class action was always going to be tough for Rebecca Jancauskas. Support from the court – as well as from her firm, family and ...
THE BAR • Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Cross-border M&A deals decrease year-on-year
There has been a decline of over one-quarter in the value of cross-boarder deals in 2019, with investors looking closer at domestic markets, says one global firm.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Dec 2019
UNSW, GO1.com team up for legal fraternity engagement
The UNSW Law Faculty and compliance, professional development and training platform GO1.com have launched a collaborative partnership to bolster UNSW Edge.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Harris Scarfe saga cherry on top of ‘horror year for Australian workers’
News that retailer Harris Scarfe has entered receivership caps off a “nightmare year” for private sector employees, with companies plagued by underpayments scandals and ...
SME LAW • Sun, 15 Dec 2019
HSF appoints new CEO
Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has named a new chief executive to take over from Mark Rigotti in May 2020.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
NRF names first female Australian managing partner
Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed its first-ever female managing partner in Australia, who will take over from incumbent Wayne Spanner next year.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Which firms believe in climate change and take meaningful action?
NSW continues to burn, and Australians are demanding greater action from businesses in combating the devastating and irreparable effects of climate change
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Dec 2019
