Simon Overland adamant on continuing use of human sources

Former chief commissioner Simon Overland has returned to the Lawyer X royal commission for its second day back for 2020, delivering his verdict on what should happen once ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Jan 2020

Law students invited to study Master of Law in Paris

Law students studying at a Sydney university have the opportunity to explore further studies in France, after an international strategic partnership was achieved.

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020

Overland changes evidence as Lawyer X boss reveals fresh details

The former chief commissioner has alleged he told his boss about Nicola Gobbo’s role just as the barrister-turned-informer’s former manager submits fresh details.

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020

In-house teams and law firms must collaborate or risk harming the profession

In-house legal departments have moved quicker than law firms to establish operational functions, but with increased competition coming from non-traditional providers, ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020

Transcripts of Lawyer X conversation reveal years of paranoia and threats from Victoria Police

While the royal commission was in limbo over the Christmas break, it released several conversations between Nicola Gobbo and counsel assisting – Lawyers Weekly looks at ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020

Firm introduces Brisbane family law practice

An Australian law firm has extended its family law practice with the addition of a Brisbane office.

BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020

Queensland charity laws to face High Court challenge

The proposed changes to a Queensland law that would severely cap charity donations could face a High Court challenge due to its “well intentioned” but “serious flaws”

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020

Brisbane’s Archbishop rejects proposed law to prevent child abuse

The Archbishop of Brisbane said the church has “existing practices” to manage sexual abuse allegations in his rejection of a Queensland proposed law that would break the ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020

New year, new goals: The professional targets lawyers are bringing into 2020

To understand the goals driving the legal profession in the new year, Lawyers Weekly asked six lawyers what they are hoping to achieve in 2020.

BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020