‘Always had an eye to the future’: NSW profession farewells longest-serving chief magistrate
Reflecting on the 33 years spent at the bar, the NSW profession has bid farewell to the state’s longest-serving chief magistrate and commended him for his years spent ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Aug 2021
Law Society council fails to establish grounds for disciplinary action, overlooks critical details in decision
A solicitor who billed former clients for 11 years of legal services at a significantly discounted rate was subjected to an investigation by the ACT Law Society’s council ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Urgent reforms needed to address Victoria’s ‘imprisonment crisis’, HRLC says
Fears that Victoria is in the midst of an “imprisonment crisis” are behind a number of recommendations made to the Andrews government’s inquiry into the criminal legal ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
‘Victims deserve attention and action’: Michael Kirby promotes gathering witness testimony remotely amid Afghanistan crisis
A detailed guide on collecting witness testimony for human rights investigations even in restricted areas comes as “vivid images on television screens in our homes” show ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Qld firm welcomes new special counsel
A Queensland-based firm has added to its wills and estates team with the appointment of a new special counsel.
SME LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
Virtus Health acquires Adora Fertility, 3 day hospitals from Healius Limited
Virtus Health Limited has acquired Adora Fertility and three day hospitals from Healius Limited valued at $45 million with assistance from Gilchrist Connell.
SME LAW • Tue, 24 Aug 2021
‘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
