Wrapping up Wig & Chamber: The top stories from 2020
In this 2020 wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly’s Wig & Chamber takes a look back at the year’s top stories, most memorable interviews and favourite features starring the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Dec 2020
Family Court’s self-represented litigants left on their own without choice
New research has identified a gap between the domestic violence victims who are not wealthy enough to hire a lawyer but earn too much to be eligible for legal aid, which ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Dec 2020
Queensland assisted dying laws given delayed due date
The Queensland government was confident it could deliver assisted dying legislation early next year, but its Attorney-General recently confirmed that the due date for the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Dec 2020
Cashrewards secures IPO and ASX listing
Cashrewards Limited has secured an IPO and ASX listing with legal assistance from Gilbert + Tobin.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Dec 2020
Parliamentary privilege called into question by NT Law Society
The Northern Territory Law Society has unsuccessfully alleged that a barrister’s advice to prominent members of Parliament concerning a controversial inquiry in 2014 was ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Dec 2020
SA appoints 8 to senior counsel
The Law Society of South Australia has congratulated eight barristers who have recently been appointed senior counsel.
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Dec 2020
Victoria receives $23.1m boost for court recovery
Victorian courts and family violence services have received a large investment that will assist the justice system with its recovery post-COVID.
BIG LAW • Mon, 14 Dec 2020
Steering clear of Lawyer X: A lesson in what not to do (or how to get out of it)
From how they conduct themselves personally to the culture they choose to work in, there are many red flags out there that could land lawyers in real, ethical trouble ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 14 Dec 2020
Students commit to bettering Indigenous experiences with competition win
Inspired by the many Australians who took part in the Black Lives Matter movement in solidarity with protestors across the globe, the Australian National University ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 14 Dec 2020
