Video tech signing here to stay
Remote witnessing of legal documents, introduced at the height of the pandemic, will now be a permanent mainstay in the NSW court system.
POLITICS • Wed, 17 Nov 2021
COVID-19, cyber attacks driving increased director and officer protections
As the number of directors and officers rise globally, more insurance cover and protection are needed in this space, a new report has revealed.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
‘Diversity is increasingly recognised as a business imperative’
Diversity and inclusion should be “embedded” in organisational strategy, according to the Asian Australian Lawyers Association.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Calvary Health absorbs aged care operator
G+T has advised not-for-profit Calvary Health on its acquisition of one of Australia’s largest aged care operators, Japara.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
New SA reform could mean increased justice for victims of child sexual assault
Victims of child sexual abuse in South Australia are hopeful that new law reform will pass this week, meaning they will be able to pursue legal matters against ...
POLITICS • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Mining giant acquires 80% stake in BHP Mitsui Coal
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a Queensland-based mining company on its acquisition of all of the shares in Dampier Coal, giving it an 80 per cent ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Holding Redlich bolsters M&A team
National law firm Holding Redlich has strengthened its M&A practice in Melbourne with the addition of a new partner and a number of junior staff.
BIG LAW • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Attorneys-general plan to #raisetheage is ‘half-baked’, legal organisations say
A number of legal bodies and organisations have raised concerns over the age of criminal responsibility after a meeting of attorneys-general this week.
POLITICS • Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Department of Defence signs $1bn contract with Telstra
The Australian Department of Defence has signed a landmark $1 billion contract with Telstra and was advised by national law firm Clayton Utz.
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Nov 2021
