The ‘motherhood penalty’ means women are leaving law
The implementation of female-centric initiatives and “generous” parental leave policies are needed in order to not only create a more equitable legal environment but also ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Oct 2022
Mills Oakley has been acquiring boutiques. What’s next for the BigLaw firm?
Absorbing boutique firms under its BigLaw banner has resulted in “multifaceted” growth opportunities for multiple practice areas across the country for Mills Oakley, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Oct 2022
Law Institute of Victoria launches new PLT course
Two legal education bodies have joined forces to launch a new Practical Legal Training course in Victoria, in a move they said would result in a “genuine connection ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Oct 2022
AAL reveals essay prize winners
The Australian Academy of Law has revealed the winners of its annual essay competition — both associates at the Queensland Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Mon, 24 Oct 2022
Dentons chair reappointed for 3rd term
The partners of Dentons in Australia have reappointed the firm’s Australia chair and Australasia region chief executive for a third term, following four years of ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Oct 2022
High Court appeal could ‘change 65 years of Australian law’
The outcome of a landmark appeal could have a detrimental effect on SME businesses across Australia after the Full Federal Court declined to follow over five decades of ...
THE BAR • Sun, 23 Oct 2022
NACC legislation requires revision, says LCA
The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has warned that a more careful consideration of legislation surrounding the potential National Anti-Corruption Commission is needed.
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Oct 2022
Justice Keane says judiciary diversity ‘not happening fast enough’
The Asian Australian Lawyers Association Queensland branch recently hosted an event with Justice Patrick Keane, former justice of the Australian High Court, who reflected ...
THE BAR • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
ACCC secures criminal conviction for cartel conduct
A former managing director and chief executive has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting demolition waste price fixing, as the ACCC crackdown on cartel conduct continues
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Oct 2022
