Eight firms sign MOUs supporting Aboriginal self-determination
An alliance of national and global law firms has partnered with the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Regional Alliances (NCARA) to support local decision-making and capacity ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 May 2018
NSW, Macarthur law societies call for new justice precinct
The Law Society of NSW and Macarthur Law Society have jointly called for a new multijurisdiction court to address the urgent need for extra resources in the Macarthur ...
POLITICS • Thu, 31 May 2018
National firm bolsters its leadership ranks
A national law firm has seen its leadership group double in size, with particular growth occurring in its Brisbane office.
SME LAW • Thu, 31 May 2018
Boutique family practitioners slam A-G’s proposal
Family lawyers working at the coalface have reacted harshly to the federal government’s proposal to merge the existing Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court ...
SME LAW • Thu, 31 May 2018
NSW lawyer fined for professional misconduct
An estate planning lawyer has been reprimanded by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal following a finding of professional misconduct.
SME LAW • Wed, 30 May 2018
Lawyers lukewarm on family and federal circuit courts merger
Legal professional associations across Australia have offered conditional support in response to the proposal for a new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 May 2018
UK private equity outfit acquires LOD
Flexible legal services firm Lawyers on Demand (LOD) has brought in overseas private capital to support its future growth plans.
NEWLAW • Wed, 30 May 2018
New WA magistrate appointed
A metropolitan appointment to the Magistrates’ Court of Western Australia has been made, which takes effect as of this week.
THE BAR • Wed, 30 May 2018
Ashurst recruits two DLA projects partners
International firm Ashurst has appointed a pair of senior practitioners from global firm DLA Piper.
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 May 2018
