George Pell’s lawyers ‘failed’ to identify judicial errors, prosecutors submit

Prosecutors have rejected the argument from George Pell’s lawyers that the jury from the first appeal trial should not have watched recorded evidence in their reply ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020

Inquiry into drug Ice acknowledges need for culture-specific courts

An inquiry into the drug “Ice” has acknowledged the “important role of culturally specific courts” in its wide-ranging recommendations.

BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020

Retrial approved after trial judge fails to direct jury

A man accused of aggravated assault has been granted a retrial due to the trial judge’s failure to appropriately disclose directions to the jury post-empanelment.

BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Mar 2020

Proposed legislation to allow jurors to learn of prior sexual abuse convictions

Significant changes to legislation across some Australian states will allow jurors to be informed about a sexual offender’s prior convictions in child sexual abuse trials

BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Mar 2020

Historic offences no longer disclosed in Victorian trials

New Victorian legislation will ensure defendants in minor offences will no longer need to disclose old criminal offences in a move that will help support rehabilitation ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Mar 2020

Executors and solicitors must gain clients’ trust in will drafting process

A law professor is cautioning clients to second-guess their executor to ensure the best interests for their will and estate are a priority during the drafting and reading ...

SME LAW • Sun, 01 Mar 2020

Class action filed against ANZ and Westpac over junk insurance

Two class actions against ANZ and Westpac have been filed in the Federal Court on Friday morning, alleging the banks sold worthless insurance.

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Medical cannabis producer achieves IPO

Little Green Pharma has received an IPO and has been ASX listed with the assistance of global law firm DLA Piper.

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Victoria County Court appoints new judge

The Andrews Labour government in Victoria has announced the appointment of a new judge to the state’s County Court.

BIG LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2020