Why more family lawyers are becoming dispute resolution experts
Family lawyers should increasingly be focusing on “making the switch” from being litigators to dispute resolution experts in order to facilitate the Federal Circuit and ...
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Aug 2022
Class action launched against Blue Sky
A class action has been launched against Blue Sky, its directors and auditors in the Federal Court, alleging that investors were misled before its value plummeted.
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Aug 2022
Nuix class actions to be combined, court orders
The Supreme Court of Victoria has ordered that two class actions against global tech company Nuix be consolidated into a single claim.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Aug 2022
Cyber security threats ‘need very real action’ following overhaul
With cyber crime reports on the rise, the Labor government has revealed an overhaul of the previous cyber security strategy, focusing on increased education and tougher ...
NEWLAW • Wed, 24 Aug 2022
‘The tragic Australian asbestos legacy has not yet run its course’
With asbestos exposure in Australia reaching a “third wave”, securing compensation for such issues may be difficult, this special counsel has warned.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
‘Legislation is coming’ for coercive control
A recent panel discussion has urged lawyers working in the criminal law and family law space to come forward with their feedback on the new coercive control bill.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
The variety and challenge of working in-house
Seeking out variety and opportunities to learn has helped this award-winning young lawyer rise to a number of in-house challenges.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
The legal implications of unchecked vicarious trauma
With workplace-related psychological distress reportedly costing Australia up to $17.4 billion per year, new research has shown that the prevalence of traumatic stress is ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Aug 2022
The ‘vital role’ of lawyers in tackling environmental degradation
After a recent UNGA vote has the potential to have huge benefits to the environment and the negative impacts of climate change, legal recognition of the resolution is an ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Aug 2022
