Federal Court rules against AFP raids on union offices

The Australian Workers’ Union and solicitors at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers welcomed a Federal Court ruling against the Registered Organisations Commission.

SME LAW • Sun, 13 Oct 2019

Robodebt ‘flawed’ and ‘harmful’, ALA says

The Australian Lawyers Association said Centrelink’s “robodebt” system is flawed and causes serious harm to the community.

BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Oct 2019

Queensland government opens $1.6bn Toowoomba Bypass

Clayton Utz has advised the Queensland government on the Toowoomba Bypass.

BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Oct 2019

Lawyer X audit ‘was not written well’, ignored source management issues

Former Victoria Police superintendent Anthony Biggin admitted he made mistakes with a 2006 audit into the management of barrister Nicola Gobbo.

BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019

Ashurst appoints Dubai partner to Sydney office

Ashurst has appointed a partner from Dubai to its Sydney office to strengthen the firm’s infrastructure and constructions disputes team.

BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019

Dentons forms ‘first truly national’ US law firm

A Dentons partnership in the US will enable the first national law firm in the country to be realised, serving as a one-stop shop for clients and increasing breadths of ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019

HRLC condemns state-based law changes to peaceful protests

Proposed laws by two state governments to criminalise peaceful protest tactics would infringe on free expression, the Human Rights Law Centre urged.

BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019

Lawyer calls for couples to consider prenups for pets

A Queensland law firm is suggesting couples enter into a prenuptial agreement to decide who gets custody of a beloved dog or cat when the relationship ends.

SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019

Solicitors ‘rarely ask about charitable bequests’, costing charities billions

Charities could stand to receive at least a billion dollars more each year if lawyers take the time to ask their clients if they would like to include a gift to charity ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Oct 2019