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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
Queensland government opens $1.6bn Toowoomba Bypass
Clayton Utz has advised the Queensland government on the Toowoomba Bypass.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 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
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