Independent firm commits to promotions post-COVID
An independent firm has navigated the legal community’s economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to meet its latest round of promotions.
SME LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020
National firm confirms merger, welcomes three new partners
A firm with offices across the country has confirmed that it will merge with a firm based in Newcastle and welcomed three of its partners.
SME LAW • Wed, 01 Jul 2020
Australian Lawyers Alliance welcomes new national president
For the first time, a barrister based in Western Australia will take on the role of national president of the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Legal groups advocate to #RaiseTheAge
A coalition of legal and advocacy groups has launched a campaign calling for a major law change to prevent young children from spending time behind bars.
SME LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Victorian courts commit to a ‘culture of respect’
Reflecting on the Dyson Heydon news, major players in the Victorian courts have committed to fostering a safe workplace that is free from “disrespectful and unethical ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
National firm appoints next managing partner
An independent firm has found its next managing partner following the decision by one of its founding partners to retire at the end of his term.
SME LAW • Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Legal Services Commission responds to barrister conduct
Following the news that a Queensland barrister alleged criminality against an opposing client, the legal services commission has reinforced the standard barristers must ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020
Law Council seeks amendments to Sex Discrimination Act
In response to Dyson Heydon’s sexual harassment news, the Law Council of Australia has called on the government to amend the Sex Discrimination Act.
BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020
Law student societies that don’t speak up risk deterring young lawyers
As many changes roll through the legal profession, with most concerning students, the representative bodies should be prepared to embrace advocacy and take on their law ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020
