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Law Squared welcomes 7 team members
Law Squared has grown the firms’ numbers to 30 with the addition of seven new lawyers, representing a significant increase following the COVID disruption.
NEWLAW • Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Young’s Bus Service sells to ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia
Rockhampton’s largest bus operator, Young’s Bus Service, has been sold to ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia.
SME LAW • Wed, 24 Nov 2021
OMERS Infrastructure acquires 49% interest in Fotowatio Renewables
With assistance from BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills, OMERS Infrastructure has acquired a 49 per cent interest in Fotowatio Renewables.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Nov 2021
What’s inside the updated Religious Discrimination Bill?
Following controversial drafts that unfairly targeted women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people of non-religious beliefs, the Religious Discrimination Bill has been ...
Police prosecutor avoids disciplinary hearing over ‘vile’ Facebook posts
An NSW police prosecutor has avoided a referral to the Legal Services Commissioner for vilifying his late father’s wife in a number of Facebook posts that included ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Nov 2021
Independent firm completes merger with boutique migration practice
As part of its intention to differentiate itself by setting up a multidisciplinary group, an independent law firm has successfully merged with a boutique migration firm ...
BigLaw firm commences strategic partnership with CancerAid
One of Australia’s biggest firms has partnered with CancerAid to support its employees and their families affected by cancer as they navigate the diagnosis while ...
LIV president returns for second term in 2022
Law Institute of Victoria president Tania Wolff will continue her leadership into 2022, during which time she hopes to continue her advocacy for members and tackle ...
ACT Supreme Court welcomes new Chief Justice
The ACT Supreme Court has appointed its sixth Chief Justice and the second woman to ever hold the position after outgoing Chief Justice Helen Murrell.