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Michael Kirby addresses racism following BLM protests
Former High Court Justice Michael Kirby has addressed the racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people following global Black Lives Matter protests.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Jul 2020
NSW courts set to receive overhaul of sexual harassment protocols
The NSW Supreme Court has published new protocols for investigating and managing sexual harassment complaints as the Attorney-General prepares for an urgent review.
BigLaw firm promotes 49 to senior associate
A leading global law firm has promoted 49 of its Australian lawyers to the role of senior associate, 50 per cent of which are women.
Legal profession calls for journalistic protection amid AFP brief
A major legal body has called for law reforms around journalistic freedom amid reports the Australian Federal Police have referred a brief of evidence to prosecutors ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Jul 2020
Top legal university launches CPD service
One of Australia’s foremost law schools has launched a new world-leading service to deliver professional development and training for legal practitioners.
SME LAW • Sun, 05 Jul 2020
BigLaw firm promotes 33 senior lawyers
A global law firm has promoted 33 of its Australian lawyers with 15 being advanced to special counsel or special consultant and 18 to senior associate.
BIG LAW • Fri, 03 Jul 2020
Commercial firm welcomes majority female promotions
A commercial and insurance firm has promoted 10 internal lawyers, including two new partners. The firm has celebrated that the majority were female practitioners.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Jul 2020
Newmarch House nursing home subject of potential class action
The Newmarch House nursing home where 19 people lost their lives due to the deadly outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic could be the subject of a major class action.
National firm promotes 15, adds 3 new principals
A national firm has celebrated the promotion of 15 lawyers in its Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra offices.