Victorian Bar responds to State of Emergency declaration
The behavioural changes over the last six weeks have been “downright prejudicial to civil liberties” but have inspired sacrifices for long-term social and economic ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Classified Witness J prosecution inquiry abandoned
An inquiry into a highly sensitive, secretive government prosecution will no longer proceed with the review due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Apr 2020
High Court set to rule on ‘beauty parade’ race of law firms
A plaintiff law firm is about to learn if it should have been granted Australia’s biggest class actions against banking giant AMP following the royal commission.
SME LAW • Sun, 26 Apr 2020
Victoria Police and policing body at odds over Lawyer X scandal
Victoria Police has accepted its Lawyer X wrongdoing with new considerations into officer handling and training, while a professional policing body denied practices need ...
SME LAW • Sun, 26 Apr 2020
Ruby Princess sets sail as more surprises come to light
From limited precautionary measures, no border force presence and a surprise decision, the Ruby Princess’ hotel manager delivered some more astounding news.
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Apr 2020
‘Hostile, inconsistent’: Major legal bodies on Lawyer X informing
Nicola Gobbo’s snitching could have major legal implications on the profession and police procedures, according to Victoria’s bar associations and law institutes.
BIG LAW • Thu, 23 Apr 2020
Which businesses face the biggest risk of class actions post-pandemic?
Coronavirus is having a substantial impact upon all industries, and – if overseas trends are any indication – certain Australian businesses are more likely to face class ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
South Australia boosts free legal aid in COVID-19 response
South Australians will now be able to access further free legal services as the COVID-19 outbreak hits the community harder.
BIG LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Timor-Leste signs agreement with Airnorth
DLA Piper has advised the Timor-Leste government and Airnorth on an agreement over emergency COVID-19 supplies.
SME LAW • Wed, 22 Apr 2020
