Strategic lawsuits against public participation – fight or flight?
Lawsuits that purport to limit public input are commonly used to silence critics and hinder freedom of expression, writes World Law Forum co-founders Joslyn Ma and Pratik ...
POLITICS • Thu, 20 Sep 2018
How to establish yourself as a sole practitioner
Technological advancements, social media and evolving methods of legal service delivery are all making it much easier for lawyers to get themselves set up as sole ...
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Sep 2018
Trust in law societies has dropped 5%
Perceptions of ethical behaviour by legal member associations across the country have gotten worse since last year, according to new data from the Governance Institute of ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Australian Women Lawyers join new Gender Equality Council
Legal advocacy group Australian Women Lawyers will be a member association of a new independent national body dedicated to driving gender equality.
POLITICS • Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Lawyer struck off for derogatory comments and threatening behaviour
A former NSW-based practitioner has been removed from the roll following findings of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct for making derogatory ...
SME LAW • Wed, 19 Sep 2018
NSW government, Macquarie Group agree to revamp of Martin Place Station
Following an unsolicited proposal from Macquarie to design and deliver a new station development at Martin Place, the NSW government has agreed to the development of an ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Sep 2018
Tips for getting in front of general counsel
Reflecting on a recent masterclass hosted across Australian cities, Marist180 non-executive director Claire Bibby proffered guidance on how lawyers can put their best ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Sep 2018
In-house teams must develop their own tech, tools
There is consistent pressure on legal departments to do more with less, and as a result, there is a need to have more oversight of the tools being created and utilised ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 18 Sep 2018
South Sydney lawyer guilty of professional misconduct
The former principal of a Kogarah-based firm has been found guilty of professional misconduct, with a decision on protective orders stood over for a second stage hearing
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Sep 2018
