Are the proposed cyber laws a ‘turning point’?
Law firm partners and industry experts are responding positively to the federal government’s proposed cyber security legislation, calling the flagged reforms “very ...
POLITICS • Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Barristers must be exempt from AML/CTF regime, bar associations argue
Bar associations have “critical concerns” about the inclusion of barristers in the proposed expanded regime for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
THE BAR • Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Is it time for the High Court to expand employers’ duties of care to prevent psychological injuries?
With changing community expectations around rights to psychological safety at work and the destigmatisation of psychological injury, the scene is set for the High Court ...
THE BAR • Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Pinsent Masons takes partner, special counsel from DLA Piper
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has continued to expand its Australian ranks, with the appointment of a partner and special counsel from a global rival for its ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Complaints against barristers and Lehrmann’s costs objection: What’s hot in law this week (14–18 Oct)
This week, it was reported numerous complaints against the former ACT DPP have been dropped, and complaints against NSW barristers have significantly increased in the ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 18 Oct 2024
Sue Kench, KWM’s global head, to step down
Sue Kench, who was the first woman to head up one of the “big six” law firms Down Under when she assumed the role of Australian managing partner at King & Wood ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 18 Oct 2024
KPMG partner brings team to Holding Redlich
KPMG Law’s head of government and defence has moved to BigLaw firm Holding Redlich and is bringing a team of at least six professionals with him.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Parenting arrangements involving children with special needs
Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when one, or multiple children, have special needs that ...
SME LAW • Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Aussie lawyer named as co-managing partner of DLA Piper’s Oman office
A Queensland-born practitioner has been appointed as the co-managing partner of the Muscat (Oman) office for global law firm DLA Piper.
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Oct 2024
