Minters, Royal Flying Doctor Service team up for rural mental health
BigLaw firm MinterEllison and the Queensland-based Royal Flying Doctor Service have combined to “shine light on” mental health services and funding across rural Australia
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 May 2019
Qld lawyer reprimanded for ‘shortcoming’ in execution of client’s will
A Queensland-based principal has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and reprimanded for drafting and presenting for execution a will on which ...
SME LAW • Wed, 01 May 2019
Issues and opportunities for disruption of pro bono services
When it comes to tech disruption in the delivery of pro bono services to clients, there are numerous matters to consider, given how important such disruption is for the ...
NEWLAW • Wed, 01 May 2019
NT judge dismisses application for his own recusal for supposed bias
An acting justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory has determined that an application for him to recuse himself from a trial “bears some of the hallmarks of ...
THE BAR • Tue, 30 Apr 2019
How is wellness advocacy progressing in the US legal profession?
A Wisconsin-based psychotherapist has outlined how American lawyers are faring in combating psychological ill-health, in contrast to the Australian profession.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Apr 2019
G+T hosts reception on how finance sector can help end modern slavery
National firm Gilbert + Tobin recently hosted a consultation on how the financial sector can most effectively prevent and disrupt modern slavery and human trafficking and ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Apr 2019
Clifford Chance promotes 30 partners worldwide
Global firm Clifford Chance has elevated 30 of its lawyers to the partnership ranks, including nine in Asia-Pacific.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Apr 2019
Flexible working in-house requires trust and self-compassion
Given the unique challenges of each individual business, the implementation and utilisation of flexible working arrangements by the legal team requires trust and an ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 30 Apr 2019
NSW solicitor struck off for ‘significant’ trust account breaches
A NSW-based practitioner has been removed from the roll after having 19 grounds of complaint brought against him.
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Apr 2019
