Lawyer X inquiry gets NZ monitor to keep reforms on track
A seasoned New Zealand judge and chair of its independent police conduct authority body has been asked to oversee recommendations from the Lawyer X inquiry.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
Judge criticises man for ‘carrying on like pork chop’ in deadly assault
A Supreme Court judge has broken away from tradition in delivering a judgement to a man – or “nasty hyena” – who was charged with manslaughter following a two-punch ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
‘We’re sending the wrong message’: Legal academic protests inquiry into sexual harassment within federal government
Another report investigating the extent of sexual harassment and bullying within a workplace – even if that workplace is the Federal Parliament – is not needed because ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
Diver Foods sells to Arnott’s Group
Melbourne’s Diver Foods has sold 75 per cent of the company to the Arnott’s Group, with assistance from Macpherson Kelley.
SME LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
‘Urgent response needed’: Legal profession responds to aged care report
Addressing the government’s poor track record and concerns that it is not “serious” about aged care reform, lawyers have called for the Morrison government to act ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Mar 2021
Jaguar dealership sold for $26m amid COVID lockdown
Amid a snap Victorian lockdown, a Jaguar Land Rover dealership was sold for $26 million to Autosports Group with assistance from Macpherson Kelley.
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Mar 2021
China State Shipbuilding Corporation achieves successful merger
Clifford Chance has advised China State Shipbuilding Corporation on antitrust aspects of a merger with China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Mar 2021
Judicial officers call for increased safety measures following assassination
Following the assassination of two female judges in Kabul, an association of judicial officers has called for Afghanistan to implement stronger safety measures.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Mar 2021
NSW Bar ‘disappointed’ with major court merger
The NSW Bar Association has joined law societies, legal bodies and retired justices and judges from across Australia in expressing their disappointment with the Family ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Mar 2021
