‘Fit and proper person’ test divides NZ courts
A man convicted of multiple driving offences, including driving under the influence, has had to convince New Zealand’s courts that he is a fit and proper person to ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Magistrates Court inquiry addresses ongoing trial concerns
A nine-month inquiry into the management of family and domestic violence matters in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia has shed light on the consequences of the ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
National firm fails to provide ‘accurate’ cost estimate in dispute
A national law firm’s cost estimate provided to a client defending a lawsuit over a share dispute failed to comply with requirements under the Legal Profession Uniform ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 18 Aug 2020
‘The Truth Hurts’: The fault lines in the criminal justice system
From battered victims, disadvantaged clients and even a serial killer, barrister Andrew Boe has taken cues from his own career to argue that the criminal justice system ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020
‘No time to wait’ to thwart Clive Palmer’s $30bn damages claim
In an unprecedented move, the Western Australian government introduced, discussed and passed legislation to protect the state from a $30 billion claim within just two ...
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020
Queensland’s 24-hour backflip on media laws
The Queensland government has backflipped on controversial media laws which, had they been passed, would have put journalists behind bars for corruption reporting.
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020
Parramatta courthouse avoids shutdown amid COVID case
A Western Sydney courthouse has confirmed a worker returned a positive coronavirus diagnosis but there was no need to shut down for cleaning.
SME LAW • Mon, 17 Aug 2020
National practice returns to full remuneration ahead of schedule
A national legal practice has confirmed all staff and partners will return to their normal salaries from the next pay period, two months ahead of schedule.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Aug 2020
Firm makes bid for BigLaw, nabs another high-profile team
One firm has poached an entire office, a commercial team and now a media law team in just a matter of months as it makes a bid for BigLaw status.
SME LAW • Thu, 13 Aug 2020
