Gilchrist Connell promotes 11
Insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has promoted 11 across multiple offices.
SME LAW • Wed, 03 Jan 2024
Melbourne lawyer faces contempt charges for second time
A Melbourne lawyer who narrowly dodged criminal charges just months ago for ignoring court orders has been found to have committed two further charges of contempt of ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jan 2024
NSW strip-search class action gets green light
An attempt by the NSW government to shut down a class action into strip searches by police at festivals has failed.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Jan 2024
How workplaces can comply with the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment
With enforcement powers behind the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment due to commence, two practitioners have set out the best practices employers should ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Jan 2024
‘Exciting time’ to be a family lawyer in 2024
Family lawyers will work in a bit of a “grey area” until significant legislative reforms come into effect in mid-2024, but when they do, it will be a “really exciting ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023
District Court judge, senior counsel join WA Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has welcomed the appointments of a district court judge and a barrister to the bench.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Dec 2023
Too soon to be optimistic about equitable briefing targets, barrister says
The Victorian government is confident sticking to equitable briefing targets will see more women in courtrooms, but one barrister says she cannot share the same optimism ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Dec 2023
Deputy president, 22 members join Administrative Appeals Tribunal
A judicial deputy president and 22 new members have been appointed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Dec 2023
Former Law Society president wants to restore trust and decency in government
Former NSW Law Society president Joanne van der Plaat said she has been embarrassed about the recent scandals within the government and hopes her move into politics can ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Dec 2023
