BigLaw firm cuts back on 50% of partner draws

Yet another Australian firm has confirmed it has cut back on partner drawings and will be reviewing further scenarios amid changes spurred by COVID-19.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020

Melbourne-based start-up moves into US market

Coghlan Duffy + Co has assisted Drawboard, a Melbourne-based start-up, to secure a $9 million capital raise to facilitate its growth into the US.

SME LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020

National firm confirms partner spending cuts, freeze on spending

Following the news of MinterEllison partner cuts, another firm has confirmed with Lawyers Weekly that partner profits and distribution will be impacted by COVID-19.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020

High Court sets date for George Pell decision

The High Court of Australia will hand down its decision on whether Cardinal George Pell’s final bid for freedom has been successful.

BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020

Inquiry into Magnitsky-style laws moves digital

The Australian government said it will push ahead with an inquiry into the laws governing human rights abuses despite the spread of COVID-19.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2020

Melinda Upton named Minds Count’s new chair

The former co-managing partner of a major global law firm has been elected as the new chair of national not-for-profit organisation Minds Count.

BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2020

Post-coronavirus could erase need for courtrooms altogether

Coronavirus restrictions will successfully challenge entrenched views and traditions in firms and will make for a better profession, according to the Law Society of South ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020

Barristers should do more pro bono work, says Queensland Bar

There is a “continuing and growing need” for barristers to implement more pro bono work into their practice amid the current coronavirus crisis.

BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020

COVID-19 restrictions move Law Careers Fair online

Rather than postponing the Sydney Law Careers Fair, the Law Society of NSW will make its event accessible online for law students and recent graduates.

BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020