Boutique law caters better to ‘unique needs and wants’ of female practitioners
Running a smaller, dedicated practice allows for the idiosyncratic priorities of women — both lawyers and clients — to be better accommodated, argues one principal
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Jun 2019
A-G weighs in on lawyers’ freedom on social media, contractual provisions
Attorney-General Christian Porter has outlined his thoughts on the extent to which lawyers can express their views online and how much employment contracts can regulate ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Reverse mentoring will be ‘invaluable’ for BigLaw firms
Following a pilot program, Herbert Smith Freehills Australian managing partner Andrew Pike and his mentor, solicitor Myra Beal, spoke to Lawyers Weekly about the benefits ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Minimum criminal age must be lifted to 14 years, says LCA
Federal, state and territory jurisdictions need to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years and remove the “fraught” doli incapax presumption, ...
POLITICS • Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Vic A-G refers murder conviction based on Lawyer X’s conduct to Court of Appeal
There is credible evidence to suggest that “there may have been a miscarriage of justice arising from Nicola Gobbo’s conduct and use as a human source” in the conviction ...
POLITICS • Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Slaters files superannuation class action against AMP
Slater and Gordon has today filed a class action against AMP “on behalf of more than two million Australians who have been gouged excessive fees on their AMP ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Jun 2019
‘Unfair, sexist’ attacks on High Court judges slammed by LCA
Law Council of Australia president Arthur Moses SC has attacked a News Corp tabloid for its “unfair and sexist” front-page story yesterday, targeting the spouse travel ...
THE BAR • Tue, 25 Jun 2019
WA commercial boutiques merge
Two boutique firms, based in Perth, have joined forces for a “compelling opportunity” to further grow a combined business in Western Australia.
SME LAW • Tue, 25 Jun 2019
HSF elevates 29 to senior associate
Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has named 29 Australian lawyers as its newest senior associates.
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Jun 2019
