IPH revenue up, but cyber breach proves costly
ASX-listed IP services group IPH Limited has recorded a 27 per cent increase in revenue in the latest financial year, despite a cyber breach costing the firm $2
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Aug 2023
Acrimonious separation increased by 30% since 2020
As new research reveals acrimonious separation to be on the rise, family lawyers have been urged to work with external stakeholders to set clients on a path to minimise ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Aug 2023
UN Human Rights Committee rules in favour of First Nations people
A First Nations group in Western Australia has secured a landmark victory in the UN Human Rights Committee over a native title claim on land in the Pilbara region.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Aug 2023
Majority of GCs have ‘unmanageable’ workloads, are under-resourced
The role of an Australian general counsel is only getting harder, with many deeming the workload “unmanageable”, a new report has revealed.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 15 Aug 2023
Court should not be limited in making decisions for children, LCA warns
The court should have the discretion to make decisions in the best interests of a child, according to evidence provided before a parliamentary committee recently.
THE BAR • Mon, 14 Aug 2023
Confidential settlement reached with family of murdered asylum seeker
The Australian government and private security firm G4S have settled a case with the family of an Iranian asylum seeker who was murdered during the 2014 Manus Island ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Aug 2023
Ansell slammed with shareholder class action
A class action has been filed in the Victorian Supreme Court against medical gloves and protective suit manufacturer Ansell Limited on behalf of shareholders who alleged ...
THE BAR • Sun, 13 Aug 2023
ASIC commences proceedings against Active Super for alleged greenwashing
Active Super has been hit with civil penalty proceedings from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) following alleged greenwashing in its Impact ...
THE BAR • Sun, 13 Aug 2023
‘Engaging in extracurricular activities can give you a sense of purpose outside the law’
This special counsel recently lobbied two governments to ban phones in schools – and said that having passions outside of law has helped promote her personal and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
