Legislation protecting victims of family violence from cross-examination passes
Direct cross-examination in family law matters where violence has occurred is set to be banned in certain circumstances, following the passage of new legislation.
POLITICS • Thu, 06 Dec 2018
Operation Stockade subject charged for breaching bail
One of the lawyers arrested and charged as part of an 18-month major crime investigation into Brisbane-based law firm Lawler Magill has now been charged with breaching ...
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
Australian lawyers ‘among most capable in the world’ with ADR
Australian advocates in alternative dispute resolution are leading the way in international matters, according to a Melbourne-based barrister.
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
Landers hires former in-house counsel as new safety practice lead
National firm Lander & Rogers has appointed a dedicated practice lead for its workplace relations and safety group.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
Water treatment company advised on $36.5m raise
Decentralised water and waste water treatment solutions company Fluence Corporation has been advised on its successful raising to fund its international growth.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
Consistency needed with superannuation splitting in family courts review
Greater certainty is needed in both the orders for splitting of super funds and in the early release of super in the event of hardship, a national firm has argued in a ...
POLITICS • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
Corrs advising ESR on takeover bid for listed company
National firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is advising logistics real estate and fund management platform ESR on its A$723 million off-market takeover bid for ASX-listed ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
CBP hires 2 insurance lawyers
National firm Colin Biggers & Paisley have added two new insurance lawyers for its Melbourne office.
SME LAW • Wed, 05 Dec 2018
12 BD things you must do before Christmas
In anticipation of the so-called Silly Season, lawyers and legal institutions must ensure they tick certain boxes before packing up for the summer break, according to a ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Dec 2018
