Firm remains entitled to sack lawyer over Defence Department criticisms
A lawyer who alleged he was sacked over his political views, and for publicly criticising the Defence Department for child sex abuse claims, has had his appeal denied.
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020
‘I would have died without that support’: Victoria cuts vital court funding
In light of recent family violence tragedies, a decision to cut funding for crucial support is “short-sighted”, former royal commission judge Marcia Neave told Lawyers ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Mar 2020
DPP v Bret Walker: Will the delivery affect the decision?
Over the course of two days, George Pell’s legal team and Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions argued whether the cardinal should be granted special leave to appeal ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Insurers breach own codes hundreds of times
Insurers are breaking their own code and refusing to process insurance claims and requests for reviews within a certain time frame, an investigation has found.
BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2020
New partner boosts firm’s capital markets and corporate team
A multinational professional services firm has appointed a leading project finance lawyer as a new partner in the firm’s capital markets and corporate team.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Michael Kirby throws support behind Julian Assange
The mistreatment of WikiLeaks founder is “shocking and excessive”, said Michael Kirby on the recent trial that saw Julian Assange stripped naked and handcuffed.
BIG LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Government endorses changes to charity and not-for-profit laws
The Morrison government has supported recommendations that would overhaul laws for charities and not-for-profits and give the charity body discretion to disclose issues
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
The rhetoric and the reality: The cuts to family law support services
Following the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children, we heard from the PM and politicians in parliament about the need to turn “words into actions and changes that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2020
George Pell to try for final bid of appeal
Predicted to be the most watched hearing in Australian history, the high-profile George Pell final bid for appeal will begin today. Here’s what to expect.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Mar 2020
