Inquiry set to hear about diverse experiences of family violence
The parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence is preparing for its first public hearings with peak community organisations involved in this space.
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Omnibus Emergency Bill prepared for amendments
The Victorian government is set to announce that it will amend its COVID-19 Omnibus Emergency Bill in light of concerns from major legal organisations and commissions.
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020
How an investment in cleaner energies is expected to shape deal activity
The Coalition government has released its plans for accelerating the development and research of alternative and renewable energy sources, so what does this mean for the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Body-cam decision needs ‘urgent revision’, ALA says
A recent decision to prevent lawyers from compelling body-camera footage from police in Victoria has been slammed by the legal bodies that are seeking urgent reform.
BIG LAW • Sun, 11 Oct 2020
Body found in search of missing Judge Guy Andrew
Five days after he went missing, Queensland Police discovered the body of Brisbane’s Federal Circuit Court Judge Guy Andrew in bushland.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020
Lawyer X to be struck off from roll of practitioners
Proceedings have been launched in the Victorian Supreme Court to remove gangland criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo from the roll of practitioners.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020
HCL Technologies proposes $162m acquisition of DWS Limited
Global firm DLA Piper has advised HCL Technologies Limited on its proposed $162 million acquisition of 100 per cent of the shares in DWS Limited.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020
Abandoning Hong Kong legal treaties gets full support from inquiry
A federal parliamentary inquiry strongly supports the decision to suspend legal treaties between Australia and Hong Kong amid ongoing trade and political tensions.
BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020
SME firms merge to expand legal support in NSW
Cappello Rowe Lawyers has merged with Hunt & Hunt with the intention to expand its practices and provide further legal support to clients and contacts throughout NSW
SME LAW • Thu, 08 Oct 2020
