Melbourne-based start-up moves into US market
Coghlan Duffy + Co has assisted Drawboard, a Melbourne-based start-up, to secure a $9 million capital raise to facilitate its growth into the US.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
National firm confirms partner spending cuts, freeze on spending
Following the news of MinterEllison partner cuts, another firm has confirmed with Lawyers Weekly that partner profits and distribution will be impacted by COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
High Court sets date for George Pell decision
The High Court of Australia will hand down its decision on whether Cardinal George Pell’s final bid for freedom has been successful.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Inquiry into Magnitsky-style laws moves digital
The Australian government said it will push ahead with an inquiry into the laws governing human rights abuses despite the spread of COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Melinda Upton named Minds Count’s new chair
The former co-managing partner of a major global law firm has been elected as the new chair of national not-for-profit organisation Minds Count.
BIG LAW • Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Post-coronavirus could erase need for courtrooms altogether
Coronavirus restrictions will successfully challenge entrenched views and traditions in firms and will make for a better profession, according to the Law Society of South ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Barristers should do more pro bono work, says Queensland Bar
There is a “continuing and growing need” for barristers to implement more pro bono work into their practice amid the current coronavirus crisis.
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
COVID-19 restrictions move Law Careers Fair online
Rather than postponing the Sydney Law Careers Fair, the Law Society of NSW will make its event accessible online for law students and recent graduates.
BIG LAW • Tue, 31 Mar 2020
COVID-19 a ‘revolution in thinking’ for the court system
Courts across Australia have responded “remarkably quickly” to the coronavirus outbreak and it is likely to leave them in better shape, a barrister tells Lawyers Weekly
BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Mar 2020
