Canberra university first to offer #MeToo law course
An Australian university has taken a major first step in examining the legal issues from the #MeToo movement with a course designed to inform young law students.
NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020
The universities delivering on gender equality
Many of Australia’s BigLaw firms were named leaders in gender equality in the firm. A big part of being open and accepting of equality starts at the very beginning – ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 09 Mar 2020
Celebrating women in law this International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day 2020, Lawyers Weekly takes at where the legal sector can improve for female lawyers in future as we celebrate a year of women in law.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2020
‘Open to High Court to insist Pell’s convictions were unreasonable’
With the special hearing to determine George Pell’s hearing approaching fast, Sydney law professors have looked into whether or not the cardinal stands a chance.
BIG LAW • Thu, 05 Mar 2020
The legal solution to prevent sexual harassment at work
With more than a quarter of women reporting experiencing sexual harassment at work, new legislation could go a long way to address inappropriate behaviour.
BIG LAW • Wed, 04 Mar 2020
Law professor appointed to royal commission
A leading environmental and policy law scholar has been appointed to oversee a royal commission addressing a recent Australian crisis.
NEWLAW • Wed, 04 Mar 2020
Queensland legislation broadens scope of civil action for child abuse survivors
New legislation in Queensland will allow abuse survivors to pursue civil claims against liable institutions for physical and psychological distress.
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Mar 2020
Getting deal ready: Minimising the impact of regulatory due diligence on financial services businesses
The goal posts for executing a deal in the financial services sector have changed. In this difficult regulatory environment, sellers are finding it harder to get their ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 03 Mar 2020
Former Clifford Chance head takes on CEO role to grow Sydney and Melbourne
An independent Australian law firm has appointed a new chief executive officer from PricewaterhouseCoopers to oversee its Melbourne and Sydney partnership.
BIG LAW • Mon, 02 Mar 2020
