Lodging objections with ATO should be easier for tax lawyers, says Inspector-General
A new report from the Inspector-General of Taxation has recommended changes that would make it easier for taxpayers to lodge an objection with the ATO, including for ...
POLITICS • Wed, 30 Oct 2024
McCabes adds principal for Brisbane-based insurance team
National law firm McCabes has expanded its insurance capabilities with the appointment of a new principal for its Brisbane office.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Oct 2024
R&I partner to leave Jones Day for Clayton Utz
National law firm Clayton Utz is set to pick up a partner for its restructuring and insolvency offering, who comes across from BigLaw rival Jones Day.
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Oct 2024
In-house lawyers want to innovate, but need business buy-in
New research suggests that corporate counsel place a high value on innovation, with many indicating they would change employers if a role with greater scope to innovate ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 29 Oct 2024
The billable hour may be incompatible with GenAI innovation
In the face of client perceptions about their providers’ use or otherwise of generative AI, we may soon see more movement away from traditional billing models towards ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Fit-for-purpose laws fundamental amid increased cyber crime, MP says
The regulation of artificial intelligence is “where wonder and risk collide”, the Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General has told lawyers.
POLITICS • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
HSF adds 2 partners from BigLaw rivals
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has expanded its energy and infrastructure practice, nabbing two partners who have come across from Ashurst and Johnson Winter ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Understanding the path from law student to qualified lawyer
The road to admission in your state or territory’s Supreme Court, to swear your oath, is somewhat unknown territory. Hours and hours of study, exams and the juggle is ...
CAREERS • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Sparke Helmore takes another team from Clyde & Co
Having recently launched a corporate and commercial offering, national law firm Sparke Helmore bolsters its ranks in that area with the hire of a team from global rival ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Oct 2024
