COVID-19 a ‘revolution in thinking’ for the court system

Courts across Australia have responded “remarkably quickly” to the coronavirus outbreak and it is likely to leave them in better shape, a barrister tells Lawyers Weekly

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Emergency COVID-19 laws ‘must not undermine justice’, says Tim Game

The NSW Bar Association president said he understands the necessity of the emergency COVID-19 laws but that there are “substantial” risks of unfair outcomes.

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

NSW, Victoria Bar Associations offer financial assistance for barristers

There have been a number of changes implemented across the legal system to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible in the midst of the international health crisis – which ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Downing Centre ‘abandons’ 6 months of listed hearings

Following a review into the position of civil jurisdictions, a Sydney Local Court has vacated six months of listed hearings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Post versus email: When Supreme Court rules can be bent

In the process of deregistering the Australasian Barrister Chambers, a director took issue with the way he was informed of the court’s decision.

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Sexual harassment and convictions in the age of #MeToo

The #MeToo movement and the convictions of high-profile men have revolutionised how the justice system handles sexual harassment cases, says one employment lawyer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Mar 2020

Victoria fast tracks homicide matters amid coronavirus rush

To relieve pressure on the legal system in light of the global health crisis, the Magistrates’ Court has fast tracked cases directly to the Supreme Court

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

BigLaw firm bolsters tech offering with new partner

A BigLaw firm has committed to promoting its technology consulting offering with a new partner, who will head up the firm’s Sydney office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020

Compensation firm welcomes established personal injuries lawyer

A major compensation law firm has welcomed a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience to head up the personal injuries practice based in its Queensland office.

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2020