International Criminal Court to investigate alleged war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court will begin investigating alleged war crimes that have taken place in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began.
BIG LAW • Wed, 02 Mar 2022
LCA calls on Australian government to accommodate Ukrainian refugees
Alongside members of the international legal community, the Law Council of Australia has expressed its grave concerns at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has called on ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Victoria extends judge-only trials
In response to the news that judge-only trials have been extended for 12 months across the state, the Law Institute of Victoria said it was a “sensible approach” for ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Mar 2022
Senior practitioner reprimanded for forging signature
A senior lawyer under pressure to finalise a matter within days has been fined and reprimanded for forging a signature on a discharge authority form.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
Victoria reintroduces COVID options to address delays
Measures such as judge-only trials and special hearings will be reintroduced into Victorian courtrooms to drive down court backlogs and reduce case wait times.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
Judge approves teddy bear adoption
In a really heart-warming move, the Family Court of Western Australia has approved a seven-year-old boy’s sweet request to adopt his teddy bears.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
Judicial Commission chief executive retires
After three decades at the helm, Judicial Commission of NSW chief executive Ernest Schmatt AM PSM has announced he is retiring.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
County and supreme courts make ‘historic’ appointments
The supreme and county courts of Victoria have made two major appointments, including the first Deputy Chief Judge of the County Court in the state’s history.
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Feb 2022
Hall & Wilcox adds senior commercial counsel
Hall & Wilcox has enhanced its finance, corporate and regulatory practices with the appointment of a senior commercial counsel.
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Feb 2022
