‘Flawed’, ‘defamatory’ submission into judicial impartiality sparks media outrage and ABA interference
Media reports into the allegations that certain judges are for or against particular groups or organisations have forced both the Australian Bar Association to clarify ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Learning new tech an ‘opportunity to become leaders’, expert says
There is a unique opportunity for all lawyers, but especially the next generation of legal professionals, to adapt to the ways new technologies are shaping the law
NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
The difference a support network can make to aspiring barristers
Support networks both in and outside of the profession can make all the difference to the exam stresses, workplace pressures and financial burdens behind the pathway to ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
New law and justice dean appointed at top Sydney law school
One of Australia’s premier law schools has just announced the appointment of its new dean of law and justice who hopes to work closely with the faculty to engage more ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Top 10: Updating the profession’s newest lawyers
In this fortnight’s wrap-up, Protégé is looking (again) at Christian Porter’s (new?) Federal Court matter, why females are so enticed to the legal profession now, the ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Law students’ crisis simulation summit returns for 2nd year
In an incredible feat, law students have again put together a very unique opportunity for aspiring national security leaders to hone their legal knowledge in an intense, ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Lawyer in female genital mutilation investigation to be removed from roll
An order has been made to strike out the name of the lawyer who counselled fathers of female genital mutilation victims to lie to police, an offence that the Court of ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Aug 2021
‘Dangerous’ mass surveillance bill could endanger whistleblowers, HRLC says
Without more appropriate safeguards in place, human rights lawyers are concerned that proposed amendments to surveillance legislation may leave whistleblowers and ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Aug 2021
Porter defamation: Former A-G ‘classic example’ of litigant refusing to accept risks to reputation, media outlets argue
Returning to the Federal Court for yet another application, lawyers for major media outlets have accused Christian Porter of pre-emptively seeking orders against them as ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Aug 2021
