‘Not discriminating is not enough’: How firms can better support LGBTQI+ rights

It is really important that law firms are committed to promoting equality in its offices for both its staff and clients, but it means going beyond having ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Nov 2020

Christian Porter considers legal action after Four Corners report

Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter said he is considering legal action after new reports indicated that he was inappropriate towards women in the past

BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Nov 2020

Qld lawyer launches new firm at 27

In the midst of a global pandemic, young lawyer Simon Playford launched his own firm and proved that young voices are needed more than ever at the top of the profession

NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020

Optus secures amaysim’s mobile business 

King & Wood Mallesons has assisted amaysim with the sale of its mobile business to Optus.

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020

‘Dream job to nightmare’: Investigation into senior lawyer’s suicide reveals toxic culture at Victoria’s Coroners Court

For Jessica Wilby, securing a role at the Coroners Court and starting her path towards coroner aspirations was a “dream”, but a toxic culture, untenable workloads and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020

International Bar Association to assess global mental health of lawyers

While the “devastating effects” of mental illnesses have attacked the wellbeing of legal professionals long before COVID-19, the International Bar Association ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020

WA wins out over Clive Palmer’s legal challenge

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has lost a High Court challenge against border closures in Western Australia amid behaviour that has been described as “shocking” by MPs

BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Nov 2020

Inquiry into Law of Armed Conflict breaches awaits public distribution

An inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan by Australian special forces delivered its final report into possible breaches of the Law of Armed Conflict and while ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020

The Protégé Podcast launches for young lawyers

Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to announce that it is about to launch a podcast for students, graduates and aspiring young lawyers on Monday, 9 November.

NEWLAW • Sun, 08 Nov 2020