Gillian Triggs appointed to UN role
The former dean of law at the University of Sydney has landed the role of assistant secretary-general to serve as the assistant high commissioner for protection for the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
HSF adds capability in China
Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills is adding local law capabilities for a joint operation in mainland China, following approval from the republic’s Bureau of Justice
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Tech advancements and social media are advantages for young barristers
Going to the bar at a young age has its challenges, but the evolving legal marketplace presents opportunities for emerging counsel to shine, argues one barrister.
THE BAR • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Leo Cussen hires new exec director
Melbourne-based legal education provider Leo Cussen Centre for Law has appointed a new executive director, who will commence in early October.
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Aug 2019
WA principal struck off for misleading District Court
The sole principal of a West Australian-based firm has been removed from the roll of practitioners following findings of “extremely serious conduct”.
SME LAW • Fri, 09 Aug 2019
400,000 NAB customers may be eligible for consumer credit class action
Almost half a million Australians will today receive notice from the Federal Court advising of an “insurance rip-off” class action, in what the firm leading the class ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 09 Aug 2019
WA lawyer with ‘unsatisfactory attitude’ refused readmission to practice
The West Australian State Administrative Tribunal has found that a practitioner who was removed from the roll in 2013 for misleading a magistrate and for unprofessional ...
THE BAR • Thu, 08 Aug 2019
No ‘green light’ for employers to terminate workers following Banerji decision
Any private sector employer deducing that Wednesday’s High Court decision in Comcare v Banerji gives them free reign to sack employees for expressing their views ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Aug 2019
Proposed amendments to reproductive health bill must be rejected
Amendments being floated to the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill – which would make it harder for women to access reproductive care that already exists – would ...
POLITICS • Thu, 08 Aug 2019
