‘Australians will not face this pandemic on equal footing’, legal bodies warn

A report into Australia’s handling of human rights has handed down a scathing review for the nation, amid concerns it is not equipped to handle issues related to COVID-19

BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Apr 2020

Can George Pell pursue a defamation suit?

With Cardinal George Pell now free from Barwon Prison, attention has turned to whether he has any grounds to pursue a defamation claim against the media.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020

One decision does not make an entire justice system

In light of the High Court decision to appeal George Pell’s child sexual abuse convictions, critics have shifted their attention to putting the Victorian justice system ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Victorian Bar collates court information amid COVID-19 changes

The Victorian justice has been “wrenched into a new way of working” amid the coronavirus concerns but the radical overhaul of procedures has been collated to ensure ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Solicitor reprimanded for ‘elaborate scheme’ to dupe legal representatives

A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct due to an “elaborate scheme” to mislead legal representatives and shift large amounts of money

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020

George Pell decision opens up child abuse commission

Many dominos will now fall that Cardinal George Pell has been freed of his convictions by the High Court of Australia – including a royal commission into child sexual ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020

‘Wait and see’ approach to JobKeeper legislation could cost big

New legislation to be announced by the government will allow businesses, including law firms, to access payments that will ultimately protect staff and profits.

SME LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020

MinterEllison mourns loss of Phil Bisset

The partners and staff at MinterEllison have expressed their condolences to the family of Phil Bisset, a partner in the Melbourne office’s environment and planning ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020

What happens now George Pell is free

The High Court of Australia has granted an appeal to George Pell which saw him leave Barwon Prison after 400 days behind bars. What were the responses and what does this ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020