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
Banerji case sends ‘warning shot’ for employees’ use of social media
The provisions of the Public Service Act do “not impose an unjustified burden” on the constitutionally implied freedom of political communication for those working in ...
POLITICS • Wed, 07 Aug 2019
New County Court judge appointed
The County Court of Victoria has welcomed a new judge to its ranks, with a barrister being appointed by the Andrews government.
THE BAR • Wed, 07 Aug 2019
Micro-practice: A leaner way to be a lawyer
In a competitive market the need for modernisation is paramount. With this is mind, are micro-practices the boutique firms of the future?
SME LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2019
Celebrating the achievements of the in-house market
In-house work is become increasingly attractive to the next generation of lawyers coming through the ranks and given the calibre of legal professionals attending the 2019 ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Jul 2019
