Cross-country legal team set to examine technology-facilitated abuse
A team of law academics has launched an examination into the impact of the internet on domestic and sexual violence survivors.
SME LAW • Sun, 20 Sep 2020
Female barristers receive more briefs but fall short on fees
Despite an “encouraging” increase in the number of female senior and junior barristers being briefed on matters over the past three years, a new report has revealed that ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 18 Sep 2020
Lawyer X police prosecutions doubtful, IBAC says
The independent body tasked with investigating police misconduct and corruption said it would be unlikely that it would have the “necessary powers” to pursue criminal ...
SME LAW • Thu, 17 Sep 2020
Lawyers welcome inquiry into ‘tragic’ NSW healthcare system
Lawyers assisting patients and their families who have suffered from negligent care in the NSW healthcare system have welcomed an inquiry into avoidable deaths.
SME LAW • Thu, 17 Sep 2020
Solicitor loses practising certificate over fraud charges but avoids costs order
A Queensland solicitor facing criminal charges over money laundering, fraud and false fee memorandums has lost his practising certificate but has avoided a $20,000 charge ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Sep 2020
Barrister lodges Supreme Court challenge against Daniel Andrews
On behalf of a Melbourne restaurateur, a barrister has lodged documents in the state’s Supreme Court arguing that the curfew decision is invalid and not proportionate
SME LAW • Wed, 16 Sep 2020
Australia considers abandoning legal treaties with Hong Kong
Australia is set to consider abandoning the legal treaties between itself and Hong Kong as the ongoing tensions between the two continue to create a rift.
SME LAW • Wed, 16 Sep 2020
Qld solicitor reprimanded and fined over 13 misconduct charges
A tribunal has found a Queensland-based solicitor guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct on 13 charges, handing down several penalties ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Sep 2020
NSW principal found guilty of trust account deficiencies, intermixing payments
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found a principal and partner engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct due to his part in trust account deficiencies
UNCATEGORISED • Tue, 15 Sep 2020
