Fraudulent CEO ordered to repay $430k to firm investor
The former CEO of a collapsed law firm has been ordered to repay $430,000 worth of shares for fraudulently misleading an investor about the firm’s success.
SME LAW • Tue, 28 Jul 2020
NSW A-G leads defamation reforms to govern free speech
The Law Society of NSW has congratulated Attorney-General Mark Speakman on the commitment to overhauling Australia’s stale defamation laws.
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Jul 2020
NSW reports dissatisfaction in criminal justice system
New data has revealed NSW residents are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with the justice system and have “mistaken beliefs” about the rate of crimes in the state.
SME LAW • Tue, 28 Jul 2020
Federal Court judge slams principal for ‘relentless’ sexual harassment
A principal solicitor, labelled a “lonely” and “despicable” man by the Federal Court, has been slammed for sexually harassing his employee over a long period of time
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2020
‘Rock the boat yourself’: How to report harassment as a young lawyer
While it may be impossible to erase sexual harassment from the profession altogether, top legal women have offered advice to young lawyers on how to report this behaviour ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2020
Law student garners international attention in legal battle with Australia
Katta O’Donnell has made clear her intentions to sue the Australian government over its failure to disclose the risks of climate change on super and safe investments, ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2020
Melbourne students walk away with negotiation win
Reeling from the Australian win, two law students will begin preparations for their next negotiation competition, this time against international competitors.
NEWLAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2020
Exercise in crisis management: Law students at the forefront of decision-making
The Australian legal and regulatory landscape will be forever changed by COVID-19, especially for law graduates across the country, writes Gemma Dabkowski.
NEWLAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2020
Top 10 in 12 days: What law students should know about the law today
Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé takes a look back at the last two weeks to round up the top 10 stories that young lawyers should know about the world of law today.
NEWLAW • Mon, 27 Jul 2020
