Minters appoints 2 non-legal partners
National firm MinterEllison has appointed two partners from non-legal backgrounds, furthering the firm’s “continued investment in its consulting offerings”.
BIG LAW • Wed, 10 Jul 2019
$190m settlement reached in Queensland Stolen Wages case
A “record” $190 million in-principle settlement has been reached in the long-running Stolen Wages case in Queensland, marking “an important step in the national ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2019
Time management ‘absolutely critical’ for wellness, says A-G
For our nation’s First Law Officer, planning one’s schedule ahead of time is crucial in ensuring health and wellbeing is catered for.
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2019
Press freedom requires law reform
Freedom of the press is a cornerstone principle of a democracy. The outcry following the AFP raids on a journalist’s home and the ABC headquarters has been justifiable. ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 09 Jul 2019
Australian in-house lawyers ‘well placed’ one year on from GDPR
One year on from the commencement of the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union, Australian legal counsel can learn much from the experience of overseas ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jul 2019
In-house solicitor appointed to Coroners Court
A “highly regarded” principal in-house solicitor has been appointed as a coroner for the Coroners Court of Victoria.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jul 2019
Blockchain — a lawyer’s guide: Part two
Smart contracts within the blockchain world have been hotly discussed and debated for several years now, but there remains uncertainty and hesitation amongst lawyers ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 09 Jul 2019
Liverpool principal fined $5k for professional misconduct
A principal based in Western Sydney has been reprimanded, fined and ordered to undergo a trust accounting course after being found guilty on three grounds of professional ...
SME LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2019
Clayton Utz hosts ‘Paving the Way’ event for LGBTIQ+ women
BigLaw firm Clayton Utz recently teamed up with LGBTIQ+ advocates for a “pride in diversity” initiative to support Melbourne-based women in professional services.
BIG LAW • Mon, 08 Jul 2019
