Vic-based sole practitioner reprimanded, fined $8k for professional misconduct
A former sole practitioner who operated in Melbourne CBD has been reprimanded, fined $8,000 and ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to misconduct at common law, ...
SME LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Preparing yourself for maternity leave as a lawyer
The taking of maternity leave sparks much personal joy but there isn’t always an easy transition from finishing up work to taking time off, according to two Perth-based ...
SME LAW • Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Slaters slammed over trademark of ‘commonly used’ phrase
A Brisbane-based boutique has singled out national firm Slater and Gordon over its application to trademark a phrase that it asserts could “unfairly prevent other lawyers ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Listed company advised on $2.1bn acquisition by consortium
ASX-listed education company Navitas Limited has been advised on a proposed acquisition of 100 per cent of its issued shares.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
BigLaw’s model ‘stifles’ its ability to innovate
In this op-ed, L'Oréal general counsel Anna Lozynski explains why – from the perspective of those in-house – innovation must be prioritised by the big end of town
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Mentorship in-house crucial in light of ‘limited’ preparation at university
At the end of law school, Karina Veling was intrigued by the prospect of a more varied legal role, as opposed to operating in defined practice areas. She now thinks that ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 26 Mar 2019
AI company advised on $64m cap raise
A global technology company, headquartered in Australia, has been advised on its recent £34.3 million (approximately AU$64 million) capital raising.
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Law firm dedicated to ensuring compliance with modern slavery laws opens
A law firm which will exclusively provide businesses with multidisciplinary and profitable solutions to comply with the NSW and Commonwealth Modern Slavery acts has ...
SME LAW • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
NZ Bar welcomes ban on assault rifles
The New Zealand Bar Association has welcomed last week’s announcement by the Ardern government to place a ban on assault rifles, in the wake of the terrorist attack at ...
THE BAR • Mon, 25 Mar 2019
