Study questions validity of findings that female judges are interrupted more

Are female judges interrupted more frequently than their male counterparts? A follow-up study has questioned the validity of the findings with a much broader sample base

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Justice system biases target female offenders

When it comes to women before the justice system, small biases and large precedents are contributing to false prosecutions and wrongful imprisonments.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Lighthouse Project shines light on risk screening at major courts

The Family and Federal Circuit Courts are in strong support of a “groundbreaking and innovative” project designed to facilitate family violence and risk screenings.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

$1m legal win a landmark victory, sets precedent for WA residents

A landmark legal victory in the Supreme Court of Western Australia will set a precedent in future for asbestos victims holding a company responsible for exposure.

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Legal overhaul recommended for university amid sexual harassment findings

The Honourable Bruce Lander QC has recommended an overhaul of legal procedures relating to external lawyers at the University of Adelaide amid reports the former ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 31 Aug 2020

The impact of technology, climate change and social issues on female lawyers

Lawyer, former refugee and advocate Nyadol Nyuon breaks down the challenges that Australian female lawyers must face everyday – from climate change, technology and social ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 30 Aug 2020

Compensation firm investigates anti-Semitic behaviour at Victorian school

With assistance from a leading compensation firm, former students have taken action against a Victorian school for anti-Semitic and racial vilification.

SME LAW • Sun, 30 Aug 2020

Victoria to review gag laws that would imprison sexual assault victims

An “urgent” review into the gag laws preventing sexual assault survivors from speaking about their experiences will be conducted by Victorian law reform bodies.

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Aug 2020

EY Law appoints top employment lawyer

Global organisation EY Law has welcomed the appointment of a top employment and IR specialist lawyer to its partnership.

SME LAW • Thu, 27 Aug 2020