PCL Lawyers opens new Brisbane office
A Melbourne-based SME firm has expanded its national presence with a new office in Brisbane and the addition of an associate partner to lead the Queensland practice.
SME LAW • Thu, 22 Jun 2023
5 partners promoted at JWS
Independent firm Johnson Winter Slattery has promoted five lawyers to the partnership following the elevation of 18 earlier this month.
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Jun 2023
Over 80 federal judges travel to Alice Springs for ‘rare and invaluable’ learning
Judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) have travelled to Alice Springs to listen and learn from Aboriginal families, in what has been ...
THE BAR • Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Will Australian law firms mandate office time?
After emerging from the pandemic — and with a potential recession on the horizon — a number of industries are implementing office mandates. But how sustainable is this ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Jun 2023
In-house trends revealed for first half of 2023
A new report has revealed the top concerns for in-house counsel across the country during the first six months of the year.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 20 Jun 2023
McCullough Robertson promotes 17, including 2 partners
National law firm McCullough Robertson has promoted 17 lawyers, including two female partners, in a move that the firm said would add depth to women in leadership within ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Jun 2023
An ‘outstanding jurist’ and ‘exceptional leader’: Profession reacts to looming Kiefel retirement
The legal profession is paying tribute to Chief Justice Susan Kiefel following the announcement of her early retirement.
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Jun 2023
Lessons for criminal lawyers from Reeves v NSW
A judge recently ruled that a man held in an interview room by NSW Police despite repeatedly telling them he did not want to be questioned had an established legal claim ...
THE BAR • Mon, 19 Jun 2023
Poisoned troops encouraged to submit legal claim against US military
Australian troops who spent time at a US military base for over 30 years are being encouraged to submit legal claims to an Australian plaintiff law firm.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Jun 2023
