Broad legal issues in police strip searches a ‘serious concern’
A review of strip search laws has found there is a “widespread lack of knowledge” from operational police as to the legal prerequisites for valid searches and that any ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 17 Feb 2020
Lawyer X ‘vampire gigolo’ confession not possible, veteran detective says
A veteran detective at the centre of the “vampire gigolo” murder investigation has said barrister Nicola Gobbo could not have received a confession because she would have ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2020
Roborigger acquires series A capital raise
Herbert Smith Freehills has assisted Roborigger in securing a series A capital raise.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2020
NT legal system ‘source of shame’, to receive updates in 2020
The new president for the Law Council of Australia has pointed to many issues in the legal system, and particularly that of the Northern Territory profession.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2020
Celebrating women in law
Lawyers Weekly congratulates 2019’s Women in Law Awards winners.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020
Michael Kirby scholarship to help LGBTIQ+ students ‘shine’
A scholarship in tribute of The Honourable Michael Kirby will pave the way for students to study law and break out of unequal social constructs.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020
NewLaw firm expands into Canberra
Having already broken ground across some of Australia’s major cities and won a spot on the whole-of-government legal panel, a NewLaw firm has increased its momentum with ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020
Why are so many disabled lawyers prevented from progressing?
While reforms in the legal profession relating to gender and ethnicity have been widely accepted, disabled lawyers are still feeling they are at a major disadvantage.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Paint brand Dulux acquires 16 Melbourne businesses
Well-known paint brand Dulux has acquired 16 Melbourne businesses running under the Paint Spot Group brand.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020
