Can George Pell pursue a defamation suit?
With Cardinal George Pell now free from Barwon Prison, attention has turned to whether he has any grounds to pursue a defamation claim against the media.
BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Victorian Bar collates court information amid COVID-19 changes
The Victorian justice has been “wrenched into a new way of working” amid the coronavirus concerns but the radical overhaul of procedures has been collated to ensure ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2020
One decision does not make an entire justice system
In light of the High Court decision to appeal George Pell’s child sexual abuse convictions, critics have shifted their attention to putting the Victorian justice system ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Apr 2020
Solicitor reprimanded for ‘elaborate scheme’ to dupe legal representatives
A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct due to an “elaborate scheme” to mislead legal representatives and shift large amounts of money
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
George Pell decision opens up child abuse commission
Many dominos will now fall that Cardinal George Pell has been freed of his convictions by the High Court of Australia – including a royal commission into child sexual ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
‘Wait and see’ approach to JobKeeper legislation could cost big
New legislation to be announced by the government will allow businesses, including law firms, to access payments that will ultimately protect staff and profits.
SME LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
MinterEllison mourns loss of Phil Bisset
The partners and staff at MinterEllison have expressed their condolences to the family of Phil Bisset, a partner in the Melbourne office’s environment and planning ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Apr 2020
What happens now George Pell is free
The High Court of Australia has granted an appeal to George Pell which saw him leave Barwon Prison after 400 days behind bars. What were the responses and what does this ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Major firm stands down staff, cuts remaining hours by up to 20%
A major law firm has temporarily stood down 3 per cent of its staff and asked the remaining workforce to reduce their hours, some by up to 20 per cent.
BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020
