Salim Mehajer’s sister struck off NSW roll
The sister of disgraced former deputy mayor of Auburn City Council Salim Mehajer was today removed as an officer of the Supreme Court of NSW for attempting to mislead the ...
SME LAW • Wed, 23 May 2018
Lawyers have ‘worrying lack’ of cybersecurity knowledge
New research shows that highly sensitive and confidential client data is at risk of exposure as lawyers are not cognisant of cybersecurity measures and practices.
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 May 2018
MACH Energy advised on acquisition of Mount Pleasant coal mine
A national firm has advised a prominent energy company on its agreement with an international coal company to establish a new joint venture in NSW.
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 May 2018
Firms more generous than in-house with salary raises
New findings from a global professional recruitment group have shown that while more in-house lawyers will receive pay rises in their next employment reviews, traditional ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 22 May 2018
Standing up for LGBTI rights no different in-house
Issues facing LGBTI lawyers arise no matter the workplace, and corporate counsel must be no different in doing what is right, according to a leading in-house manager.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 22 May 2018
Tax considerations for younger lawyers and SME firms
Following the latest federal budget, lawyers — especially those at junior levels, and those operating as sole practitioners or running boutique firms — should reconsider ...
SME LAW • Mon, 21 May 2018
ALHR supports call for safe access zones for abortions
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has backed a private member’s bill in NSW to introduce safe access zones to stop harassment at abortion clinics in the state
POLITICS • Mon, 21 May 2018
$500m property loans portfolio secured for Australian Unity
A national firm has advised the health insurance company on the financing of a broad-ranging property portfolio.
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 May 2018
Student-run firm plugging gap in Vic legal services market
Thanks to a group of dedicated law students, regional lawyers in Victoria are able to access summaries of subpoenaed documents, no matter where they are based in the ...
SME LAW • Sun, 20 May 2018
