The deadly sins of oral advocates: Part One
There are numerous errors that advocates will inflict upon the court, or even commit in the presence of a learned judge, says one Supreme Court justice.
THE BAR • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Reimagining the business of IP
In the past, businesses haven’t leveraged intellectual property in the same ways as they would for tangibles, financials or people. This needs to change, argues one ...
SME LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Farm trespass laws must strike the right balance
Proposed farm incitement of trespass laws would duplicate existing state and territory provisions and could stifle legitimate public debate, argues one legal advocacy ...
POLITICS • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
AMP advised on 3 components of ‘strategy reset’
King & Wood Mallesons has advised financial services giant AMP Limited on three “key components” of its company strategy reset.
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
JWS makes lateral partner hire from HSF
National firm Johnson Winter & Slattery has hired a corporate partner who spent the last 20 years at global firm Herbert Smith Freehills.
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2019
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
