Excessive COVID policing ‘burdening’ courts
The “excessive” fines and charges issued by NSW Police in its attempts to enforce a number of COVID-19 restrictions have had an “unsustainable impact on courts” and has ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 03 Nov 2021
A-G considers reform following ‘malicious’ harassment of solicitor
Following the “disgraceful” intimidation of a solicitor by police that included pulling his vehicle over for checks and issuing infringement notices, the NSW ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Construction teams secure Victoria’s ‘largest road project’
DLA Piper worked with four construction companies, forming part of the Spark Consortium, on the $11.1 billion financing of the North East Link Primary Package PPP.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Providence Asset Group finances 10 solar projects
Providence Asset Group was assisted by BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills in financing its Victorian portfolio of 10 five-megawatt solar projects.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Nov 2021
Cosmetic surgery advertisements need strong regulation, ALA says
In the wake of an exposé into the cosmetic surgery industry, the Australian Lawyers Alliance is preparing a policy document that recommends strong regulation of the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Meet the law student finalists for the 2021 Women in Law Awards
The Women in Law Awards is right around the corner, and Lawyers Weekly is beyond thrilled to celebrate the many women in the profession who are making a big difference ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Passion or stability? Finding both in the legal profession
Rather than pursuing her dream of journalism, this new lawyer followed stability and her parent’s wishes into the legal profession. Although at the time it meant ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Students engaging in ‘practical, invaluable’ legal work with vulnerable groups
A student-operated legal clinic that assists with will writing, powers of attorney and appointing medical decision-makers has given these soon-to-be-lawyers a glimpse ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
Protégé briefing: What’s new for law students, grads and new lawyers?
What have you missed in the legal profession over this last fortnight? In this wrap-up, Protégé collates the biggest updates from across the legal world that all new and ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 01 Nov 2021
