Sydney firm ‘trolled’ for response to mask order
A firm that had to beg for positive reviews after being “trolled” for its response to mask orders in Melbourne has been told to take the post down by the NSW Law Society
SME LAW • Tue, 21 Jul 2020
Queensland prepares to return to in-person hearings
Following weeks of minimal or zero coronavirus cases, the Queensland Supreme and District Courts will return to in-person matters for civil proceedings.
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jul 2020
Premier criticises Melbourne firm for virus outbreak
Premier Daniel Andrews has slammed a Melbourne firm for its initial stance on working from home and the subsequent outbreaks in the office.
SME LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
Australians at risk of arbitrary arrests in China, experts say
While it is impossible to link a recent death sentence in China back to the rising tension with Australia, two experts are cautioning travellers against a risk of ...
SME LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
No more excuses: The dos and don’ts of a virtual hearing
The days of adjustments and slip-ups in virtual hearings are over as judges and courts expect barristers to show the same kind of etiquette they would in a physical ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
Hotel quarantine: $3m inquiry into failed COVID-19 plans underway
As Victoria’s cases continue to escalate, the inquiry into the state’s bungled quarantine hotel program is underway. Commissioner and former judge Jennifer Coate used her ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
LCA works with Federal Courts for seamless post-COVID transition
As Australia prepares to move into a recovery period, the Law Council of Australia has confirmed it will work closely with the courts to address the backlog of cases.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
NSW’s busiest court gets security update
One of Australia’s biggest court complexes has undergone a crucial security update – the largest security upgrade for the justice system in almost 30 years.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jul 2020
BigLaw firm reassures graduates amid $290k underpayment reveal
Gilbert + Tobin has reassured graduates that the firm is committed to the wellbeing of young staff amid the revelations it had reached $290,000 in underpayments.
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jul 2020
