NSW Bar weighs in on Porter’s rule of law controversy
As legal language continues to be misused in parliamentary circles following the allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter, the NSW Bar has offered some ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Qld to examine women in criminal justice system
A task force comprising barristers, principal law officers and other legal experts will examine the experiences of women across the criminal justice system, led by the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Therapy dogs return to duty in NSW courts
After having to take a step back during the coronavirus pandemic, Labradors with the Canine Court Companion Program will return to their important roles in soothing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Mar 2021
New Tribunal opens in Victoria to clear COVID backlogs
Victoria has opened a new Civil and Administrative Tribunal facility in a Melbourne shopping and business district to resolve more cases and clear backlogs faster.
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Inaugural report paves way for improved arbitration
An Australian-first report into arbitration activity has found that the space is “thriving” particularly with technology and decision-making abilities and has provided ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Christian Porter to sue ABC for defamation
Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and a journalist for defamation ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Law Society fails to have solicitor removed from roll
A solicitor who lied to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and caused his client to go unrepresented has been reprimanded and had his practising certificate suspended ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Mar 2021
High Court rules against ‘one size fits all approach’ to multiple class actions
In deciding to allow one class action to move forward and dismissing the remainder, the High Court has set a precedent that there is no “one size fits all” approach – but ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 14 Mar 2021
Easton Investment secures ‘friendly’ off-market takeover bid
Easton Investment has been advised by Colin Biggers & Paisley on its “friendly” takeover bid of HUB24 shares.
BIG LAW • Thu, 11 Mar 2021
