‘Dark Waters’ inspiration to speak at NSW Law Society conference
American “forever chemicals” lawyer Robert Bilott, who was portrayed by actor Mark Ruffalo in the hit 2019 movie Dark Waters, is headlining the 2024 annual conference ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Sep 2024
District Court judge elevated to NSW Supreme Court
Judge Andrew Coleman SC, who was appointed to the NSW District Court three years ago, is set to join the state’s Supreme Court in October.
THE BAR • Sun, 15 Sep 2024
A $24bn deal and the impact of the Right to Disconnect: What’s hot in law this week (9–13 Sept)
This week, one of the world’s biggest firms announced that 10 per cent of its partnership would be cut, and the federal government committed almost $800 million to legal ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Hogan Lovells to exit Australia
Global firm Hogan Lovells is set to exit the Australian market, having made the decision to close its last remaining office Down Under, in Sydney, which comprises almost ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Lawyers want 4-day weeks, research says
Nearly all legal professionals believe that being able to work a four-day week would improve their work/life balance – but much fewer believe their firms will implement ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Australia should ‘be the adult in the room’ on AI regulation
While looming Californian legislation sparks debate over safety and innovation, Australia will do well to maintain a “careful and cautious” approach when it comes to the ...
POLITICS • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Maurice Blackburn national head of medical negligence and dust diseases appointed as coroner
The Victorian government has appointed the national head of Maurice Blackburn’s medical negligence and dust diseases practice groups to the state’s Coroners Court.
THE BAR • Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Fair Work cracks down on paid agents
In response to “concerning” conduct from paid agents representing applicants in Fair Work matters, the national industrial relations tribunal will implement various ...
THE BAR • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
‘Trust requires competence’ from legal leaders
Being vulnerable, open, and honest while remaining competent and self-aware is the best way for leaders in legal workplaces to build and maintain the trust of staff, says ...
SME LAW • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
