Jury trials return to COVID restriction confusion

Despite its plans to reintroduce juries under the stipulations that they are vaccinated and are expected to take part in rapid antigen screenings, a recent judgment from ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Oct 2021

VIC legislation gives Premier sweeping COVID powers

New legislation that gives Victorian Premier Dan Andrews the power to have the final say on COVID-19 public health orders – rather than the chief health officer – has ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Oct 2021

Justice system strengthened with disclosure laws following Lawyer X inquiry

Given the number of prosecutions at risk of being overturned due to the involvement of former barrister and police informant Nicola Gobbo, Victoria has introduced a suite ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Queensland Law Society fails to permanently revoke solicitor’s practising certificate over administrative errors

Queensland Law Society’s argument that a former legal practice director should not be granted a new practising certificate has fallen short with the state’s Civil and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Oct 2021

6 new judges appointed to newly merged FCFCOA

Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has announced the appointments of six new judges to the newly merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Domestic and family violence resource open to NSW lawyers

NSW lawyers working with clients who have either experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence can now access a resource through the state’s premier legal ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Lark Distilling acquires Pontville Distillery and Estate

Leading distiller of single malt whisky Lark Distilling has been assisted with its acquisition of Pontville Distillery and Estate by Gadens.

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Oct 2021

BigLaw partner appointed president of International Insolvency Institute

A partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and leading insolvency expert has been appointed president of the International Insolvency Institute.

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Oct 2021

Fraser Property Australia, Irongate Group settles ‘largest site acquisition’ in metro Melbourne

Frasers Property Australia and Irongate Group have settled the purchase of the former Bradmill manufacturing site with assistance from MinterEllison.

BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Oct 2021