Optus secures amaysim’s mobile business
King & Wood Mallesons has assisted amaysim with the sale of its mobile business to Optus.
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020
‘Dream job to nightmare’: Investigation into senior lawyer’s suicide reveals toxic culture at Victoria’s Coroners Court
For Jessica Wilby, securing a role at the Coroners Court and starting her path towards coroner aspirations was a “dream”, but a toxic culture, untenable workloads and ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020
International Bar Association to assess global mental health of lawyers
While the “devastating effects” of mental illnesses have attacked the wellbeing of legal professionals long before COVID-19, the International Bar Association ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020
Inquiry into Law of Armed Conflict breaches awaits public distribution
An inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan by Australian special forces delivered its final report into possible breaches of the Law of Armed Conflict and while ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Nov 2020
The Protégé Podcast launches for young lawyers
Lawyers Weekly is thrilled to announce that it is about to launch a podcast for students, graduates and aspiring young lawyers on Monday, 9 November.
NEWLAW • Sun, 08 Nov 2020
Family and Federal Circuit Courts update notices of risk for families
Australia’s Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have prioritised families and children with a form that can be used across both courts to identify issues of risk.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Nov 2020
Pathzero launches carbon footprint initiative with $1m seed investment
Start-up Pathzero secured its $1 million seed investment to begin measuring carbon footprints in small and medium-sized businesses.
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Nov 2020
Appeal allowed for solicitor accused of misleading new legal representation
A solicitor who in January was found guilty of misappropriating trust account funds and misleading another solicitor has had the findings overturned.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Nov 2020
Medical device start-up Margin-Clear secures $1.25m capital raising
Margin-Clear has been successful in its most recent capital raising from stakeholders and investors of $1.25 million, assisted by Hall & Wilcox.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Nov 2020
