EDO scores ‘significant win’ for bushfire survivors
Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action, represented by the Environmental Defenders Office, has celebrated a court ruling that will compel serious climate change action to ...
POLITICS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
Discretion must be exercised when issuing COVID-19 fines
Legal bodies have called on the NSW authorities to exercise caution when issuing COVID-19 fines, as they have the potential to further harm communities.
POLITICS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
NAB ordered to pay $18.5m penalty by Federal Court
NAB has been hit with a $18.5 million penalty for failing to act efficiently, honestly and fairly in relation to misleading fee disclosure statements, for which the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Aug 2021
Barry.Nilsson. launches new mediation service
As part of the expansion of its national family law practice, Barry.Nilsson. has launched a family law mediation service.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
Baker McKenzie elects new global executive committee members
Two new members have been elected to the Baker McKenzie global executive committee, assuming their roles in October.
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
The trends reshaping legal workplaces
Following the global COVID-19 pandemic, a number of new trends have emerged as firms look to increase their diversity and adopt hybrid working environments.
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Steadfast to acquire insurance giant Coverforce
KWM has advised Steadfast on a $220 million capital raising as part of the network’s acquisition of insurance broker Coverforce.
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Baker McKenzie bolsters Melbourne practice
Baker McKenzie has grown its construction team in Melbourne with the appointment of a new partner, who joins from MinterEllison.
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Creating a ‘more tailored, contextual’ approach to workplace wellness
With mental health particularly prevalent in lawyers amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, one PwC partner shared her thoughts on what more firms can do to support their ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
