ALA calls for independent tribunal to hold aged care providers to account
Aged care facilities should be held accountable by an independent complaints tribunal, said the Australian Lawyers Alliance.
BIG LAW • Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Lawyer X approached AFP, offered privileged information on own clients
The Australian Federal Police has voluntarily disclosed a statement regarding its work with lawyer Nicola Gobbo, which has shed light on two occasions where she ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Brave New World Consulting sells to SoftwareONE
Clarendon Lawyers has assisted in the sale of Brave New World Consulting by its founders to SoftwareONE.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019
‘Unethical’ claim farming by law firms banned in Qld
New laws introduced in Queensland will prevent firms from buying private information from cold-call scammers who “bully” car crash victims into compensation claims.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Legal aid lawyers offer free advice to bushfire victims
Lawyers have volunteered to provide free legal advice to support the people who were most affected by the recent, destructive bushfires.
BIG LAW • Wed, 27 Nov 2019
Religious Discrimination Bill promotes ‘anti-human rights situations’
Although supportive of protections against religious discrimination, lawyers for human rights said it does not tolerate every behaviour that is religiously motivated, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019
China’s Mengniu Dairy acquires Australian dairy manufacturer
Mengniu Dairy has acquired 100 per cent of the interest in Australia’s Lion Dairy & Drinks with the assistance of international firm MinterEllison.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019
Victoria’s landmark gender equality laws to improve workplaces
Landmark laws are being introduced to Victoria to hold workplaces responsible for the treatment of women and ensure they are afforded the opportunities they deserve.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019
AI key to long-term survival, not widespread job losses
Rather than fearing widespread job losses, young lawyers and graduates should learn from artificial intelligence, said an Australian compensation law firm.
BIG LAW • Tue, 26 Nov 2019
