Former ATO deputy commissioner joins BigLaw firm
A major Australian firm has bolstered its tax controversy team with the appointment of a former deputy commissioner of international at the Australian Taxation Office
BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Feb 2021
750k customers could join CommBank class action
The Federal Court has issued more than 750,000 Australians with notices to advise that they may be eligible for a class action against Commonwealth Bank.
SME LAW • Fri, 26 Feb 2021
Sydney partner among global promotions rounds
A Sydney-based practitioner specialising in restructuring and insolvency will join the ranks of partner at a global law firm.
SME LAW • Thu, 25 Feb 2021
Chief Justice welcomes Newcastle lawyers for first time in 25 years
For the first time in 25 years, Newcastle hosted the NSW Chief Justice and three top judges to admit new lawyers into the profession.
NEWLAW • Thu, 25 Feb 2021
Victorian Bar launches online health and wellbeing portal
Victorian barristers can now access information and resources for mental health and wellbeing via a new portal designed by the Victorian Bar. The chair of its health and ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Senate inquiry to fix ‘broken’ family migration system
A Senate inquiry into Australia’s family migration program is an opportunity to reform a “broken system that has been failing families for years”, human rights lawyers ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Family and Federal Circuit Courts respond to merger
Despite consistently denying commenting on government policy in the past, the Family and Federal Circuit Courts have responded to the controversial merger.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Law Society requests more magistrates, technology in ‘busiest jurisdiction’
The Law Society of NSW will spend 2021 focusing on regional areas to ensure that local courts and tribunals are properly resourced – starting with Coffs Harbour.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Feb 2021
Lawyers Weekly in the courtroom: Updates as they happen
From 2021, Lawyers Weekly will be attending disciplinary hearings and other trials that are most relevant to the legal profession. Join us as we provide updates on the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Feb 2021
