Solicitor’s lengthy correspondence, ‘unjustified allegations’ fail to overturn costs assessor fee
Although successful in reducing how much she owed a client by over $10,000, a principal of a small Queensland firm has failed to overturn the costs assessors fee, due in ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Jul 2021
Porter, Chrysanthou face $550,000 costs order, court hears
Christian Porter and his former defamation barrister Sue Chrysanthou may be paying up to half a million dollars to the friend of the woman who accused him of rape after ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 20 Jul 2021
Hunt & Hunt announces new managing partner
National firm Hunt & Hunt has congratulated the many achievements of former managing partner Jim Harrowell AM while welcoming his replacement who intends to kick off ...
SME LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
SA courts report ‘concerning’ number of harassment and bullying victims
South Australian courts will review its culture after high levels of dissatisfaction were reported across the workplace, including a “concerning” number of court staff ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Should Australian judges still have a mandatory retirement age?
According to some of Australia’s young legal minds, potential age discrimination and a lack of viable research indicate that judges should have the option to stay on the ...
SME LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Vic Bar paves way for more students to pursue law
The Victorian Bar has awarded $1,500 and unique opportunities to 14 secondary students in an effort to encourage more aspiring lawyers facing a number of social and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
Open justice reforms approach final stages
Suppression and non-publication orders within NSW, particularly those that relate to closed-door hearings, may receive a complete overhaul at request of the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
The New Liberals leader breaks out legal background to defend party name
With a federal election looming, barrister-turned-party-leader Victor Kline has put his legal skills to the test in order to hold fast to his argument that the name of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Jul 2021
HelloFresh acquires YouFoodz for $125m
Meal-kit companies YouFoodz and HelloFresh will merge after the latter’s successful scheme of arrangement for a total consideration of approximately $125 million.
BIG LAW • Sun, 18 Jul 2021
