Sexual harassment investigations are underway, say legal regulators
Two of Australia’s state-based legal services commissions have confirmed that investigations into sexual harassment in the legal profession are happening, despite an ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Jul 2018
Lawyers Alliance takes strong stance on Uluru Statement
The Australian Lawyers Alliance has responded to the recommendation of the referendum council to provide constitutional recognition to Indigenous Australians.
POLITICS • Tue, 03 Jul 2018
Swaab Attorneys promotes 9 lawyers
Mid-tier firm Swaab Attorneys have announced internal promotions across five of its practice groups.
SME LAW • Tue, 03 Jul 2018
Norton Rose Fulbright promotes 42 senior lawyers
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has elevated 14 lawyers to special counsel and 28 lawyers to senior associate across its Australian offices.
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Jul 2018
In-house opportunities must be better advertised to students
Law schools are increasingly cognisant of the need to promote a broad spectrum of vocational opportunities, but there needs to be more discussion of corporate counsel ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 03 Jul 2018
Claim farming may ‘bring profession into disrepute’
The president of a state representative body has questioned the ethics of harvesting practices such as claim farming and expressed concerns about the future of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Jul 2018
Boco Rock Wind Farm advised on project financing
Renewable energy company Boco Rock Wind Farm has been advised on the refinancing of its Snowy Mountains-based wind farm.
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Jul 2018
Maddocks promotes 27 lawyers
National firm Maddocks has appointed 27 lawyers to senior positions, including three partners, in its latest round of promotions.
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Jul 2018
Sparkes poaches 32 from Curwoods
National law firm Sparke Helmore has brought over four partners, two special counsel, one senior associate, 17 lawyers and eight support staff from the entity formerly ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Jul 2018
