La Trobe Law School appoints dean and head

World-renowned law expert has become the first person to hold the title of both dean and head of school at La Trobe University’s Law School.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2019

WorkSafe review highlights need for ‘urgent’ improvement: ALA

Australian Lawyers Alliance said the scathing review by the Victorian Ombudsman into the WorkSafe compensation scheme has highlighted the need for urgent improvement into ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2019

Barrick Gold Corporation sells 50% stake in gold mine

HSF has advised Barrick Gold Corporation on the sale of its interest in a gold mine.

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2019

Nicola Gobbo ordered to appear before commission amid explosive new details

The barrister at the centre of the Lawyer X scandal has been ordered to appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants next January, ending ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2019

Nicola Gobbo appearance addressed at Lawyer X royal commission

Commissioner Margaret McMurdo has passed down her verdict on the appearance of barrister Nicola Gobbo before the royal commission into the possible mismanagement of the ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Dec 2019

‘Gender is at play’ in workplace sexual harassment complaints

Gender inequality at the top of the workplace, particularly in managerial and leadership positions, is still a key driver in the proliferation of sexual harassment ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2019

Assistant commissioner had ‘serious concerns’ about Lawyer X, handlers should have shut down confidential disclosures

An assistant commissioner of Victoria Police said he was concerned and disappointed about the use of barrister Nicola Gobbo as a human source.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2019

Irvin & Johnson sells 40% stake to Simplot Australia

DLA Piper has assisted in the sale of 40 per cent of Irvin & Johnson International to Simplot Australia.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2019

National power of attorney register to combat financial elder abuse

Baseline minimum standards have been set for powers of attorney, which is “a big leap” to combating elder financial abuse.

BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Dec 2019