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
NSW Supreme Court prepares in-person return, vaccination rules
The NSW Supreme Court has outlined its plan for recommencing live hearings, including vaccination mandates, limits on the number of legal practitioners permitted to be in ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Oct 2021
Inquiry into political fees established amid failed Porter investigation attempt
The Morrison government has been criticised by the opposition for establishing a broad inquiry into anonymous fees used to pay legal bills after it previously blocked an ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Oct 2021
