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‘Full force’ of Australian laws should apply to alleged terrorists
Australians who have travelled overseas to support terrorist organisations should be allowed back to Australia to face the full force of the nation’s laws, according to ...
POLITICS • Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Does women’s success in law depend on geography?
New research from the Law Society of England and Wales suggests that where a women lives can influence how far they can go in their legal careers.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Listed minerals company to be acquired by asset management firm
Australian metals and mining company Verdant Minerals has been advised on its recommended acquisition by UK private equity firm CD Capital.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Mar 2019
How Chief Judge Kidd separated the Catholic Church from the rule of law
In preliminary observations to his sentence of Cardinal George Pell, Chief Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court outlined what was and wasn’t involved in his ...
THE BAR • Sun, 17 Mar 2019
Podcast: Protecting the next generation of lawyers from sexual harassment
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Auckland-based legal researcher and #MeToo activist, Zoe Lawton.
PODCAST • Fri, 15 Mar 2019
Sole practitioner convicted of aggravated fraud struck off roll
A Queensland solicitor has been removed from the roll of practitioners for disbursing trust monies without authority and for being convicted for a serious offence.
SME LAW • Fri, 15 Mar 2019
Brisbane lawyer struck off for failure to comply with notices
A Brisbane-based solicitor has been removed from the roll of practitioners for professional misconduct, following four charges of failing to respond to written notices ...
SME LAW • Fri, 15 Mar 2019
Be wary of fake lawyers ‘endangering the public’
The general public must take care when seeking legal advice, and ensure all dealings are done with qualified and certified solicitors, warned Queensland Law Society, ...
THE BAR • Thu, 14 Mar 2019
Why Chief Judge Kidd broadcast the Pell sentence
While handing down the six-year jail sentence for Cardinal George Pell, Chief Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court of Victoria explained that the live broadcasting of the ...
THE BAR • Thu, 14 Mar 2019