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University opens doors to students of refugee background
An NSW university has welcomed four new students of refugee background into its undergraduate law program, which was designed to make it easier to access higher education ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
Legal scholars awarded honorary doctorates
For their “exceptional contributions” and service across law, academia and public service, three legal scholars have been awarded honorary doctorates.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
BigLaw program designed to take graduates through legal tech
Through formal and on-the-job training, graduates enrolled in a new BigLaw program will be exposed to a number of legal technology and innovation projects.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
Media Arts Lawyers expands into Brisbane
Boutique entertainment firm Media Arts Lawyers will soon start the expansion into Brisbane, adding to its existing offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Mar 2022
Vaccine mandate pulled before reaching hearing
A hearing into a Queensland Council’s vaccine mandate was stopped in its tracks when the entire policy was cancelled an hour before it was due to begin, leaving the ...
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Mar 2022
Capital markets primed for busy year
Following an “exceptional year”, Australia’s capital markets should expect another busy year driven by record M&A levels, provided that deteriorating global economic ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Ukraine: LIV adds support, International Criminal Court opens investigation
The Law Institute of Victoria has followed the Law Council’s lead in calling on the Australian government to “do all it can” to support the people of Ukraine amid the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022
K&L Gates makes 22 senior lawyer promotions
In addition to the appointment of a partner, global firm K&L Gates has elevated 21 of its lawyers into the roles of special counsel and senior associate.
BIG LAW • Thu, 03 Mar 2022
Having a ‘front-row seat’ to the careers of household names
For more than a decade, entertainment lawyer Rob Glass has represented some of the music industry’s biggest names and guided them from small-town shows through to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Mar 2022