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
More reforms needed in sexual violence trials
Sexual violence trials need increased reform to improve the process for victims, a new study has revealed.
THE BAR • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
Cowell Clarke takes team from Piper Alderman
Commercial law firm Cowell Clarke has bolstered its employment law offering in Sydney with the addition of a team from BigLaw firm Piper Alderman.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Aug 2023
EnergyAustralia to face legal action for alleged greenwashing
In an Australian first, a legal claim has been filed against electricity giant EnergyAustralia for alleged greenwashing and misleading consumers.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Aug 2023
