‘There is a big, wide world outside big city corporate law’
After spending most of her life living in big cities, this boutique firm founder and director moved out to a regional area — something she never previously considered
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Oct 2022
The ‘legal loophole’ impacting survivors of family violence
After enduring harrowing abuse, many survivors of family violence often find themselves stuck in a less-than-ideal financial situation whilst their abuser is still able ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Oct 2022
‘Impatient’ magistrate’s ruling set aside by District Court
A magistrate who sentenced a man to two months of imprisonment for contempt has been labelled “impatient” and intemperate, with the ruling being overturned.
THE BAR • Wed, 26 Oct 2022
The continuing evolution of family law
As the practice area of family law continues to grow and evolve post-pandemic — and following the restructuring of the family courts — the space is becoming more and more ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Oct 2022
US firm jumps on Hino class action
A major US plaintiff firm has joined forces with Gerard Malouf & Partners as part of the ongoing Hino class action case.
BIG LAW • Wed, 26 Oct 2022
Kate Eastman on the ‘great opportunity’ for equitable briefing
Despite women now outnumbering male judges on the High Court, the Law Council’s equitable briefing targets are yet to be met.
THE BAR • Tue, 25 Oct 2022
What Chalmers’ 1st budget means for lawyers’ families
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the first federal budget for the Albanese Labor government for 2022–23, announcing a range of measures to benefit families, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 25 Oct 2022
The evolution of in-house work in 2022
The pandemic has meant that in-house lawyers and legal departments have completely evolved, resulting in an increased uptake in technology and hybrid working, a new ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Oct 2022
‘We’re going to see more of these large attacks in the coming years’
Following the Optus data breach, there are a number of things in-house counsel can do to safeguard their organisations against cyber crime, according to this partner.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 25 Oct 2022
