Private schools should ‘never’ be able to expel kids based on sexuality: LCA
No blanket exception to anti-discrimination laws currently exists to allow private schools to expel students on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, ...
POLITICS • Sun, 14 Oct 2018
WorkSafe making enquiries into KWM regarding ‘employee fatigue’
King & Wood Mallesons’ Melbourne office has received an Improvement Notice from WorkSafe Victoria, “in relation to the management of employee fatigue in high pressure ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 12 Oct 2018
Melbourne lawyer guilty on 15 charges of professional misconduct involving dishonesty
A lawyer working in Richmond, Victoria has been found guilty on “15 substantive charges of professional misconduct, all involving acts of dishonesty”, rendering him ...
SME LAW • Fri, 12 Oct 2018
PODCAST: E-sigs, fingerprinting and retina scans: The future of signing your name
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Holman Webb partner Tal Williams to talk about electronic signatures.
BIG LAW • Fri, 12 Oct 2018
Principal reprimanded, fined for conduct in family law proceeding
A family law principal from Footscray, Victoria has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct on charges brought by the state’s ...
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Russell McVeagh partner resigns for comments made while drinking
A partner at top-tier New Zealand firm Russell McVeagh has resigned from his position for “inappropriate comments made while under the influence of alcohol”.
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Lawyers on Demand promotes legal tech expert
Alternative legal services provider Lawyers on Demand has elevated its former head of client solutions as it launches its new Designed Solutions service.
NEWLAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018
KWM advises on ASX to Hong Kong listing
Global firm King & Wood Mallesons has advised OPUS Group Limited on its move from the Australian Securities Exchange through a scheme of arrangement and listing on ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Humans come first, profits come second
Creating an environment where health and happiness is paramount leads to better productivity and success, according to one boutique firm principal.
SME LAW • Thu, 11 Oct 2018
