Victoria modernises criminal appeal system
New laws designed to modernise the Victorian criminal appeals system have this week passed Parliament, making the appeals proceedings more efficient.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019
LCA says media restrictions ‘deterrent to public interest’, takes aim at Christian Porter
The president of the Law Council of Australia has delivered a scathing review into the government’s plans to restrict media reporting into its dealings.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Holding Redlich appoints partner and special counsel
National firm Holding Redlich has appointed a new partner to its Queensland property and real estate practice.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019
RATCH-Australia acquires major stake in Alinta Energy wind farm
Baker McKenzie has acted for RATCH-Australia in acquiring a major stake in a wind farm owned by Alinta Energy.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Afterpay successful in $200m placement with Coatue Management
Afterpay has entered into a proposed strategic partnership and a $200 million placement with US company Coatue Management.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Nov 2019
AI should serve family provision litigation, Supreme Court judge says
With artificial intelligence becoming a major player in central, everyday services, such as banks, insurance companies and accountants, there is no reason why the legal ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Nov 2019
Detective sergeant says Lawyer X involvement did not compromise defence
A detective sergeant for Victoria Police said there was “never any concern the defence was being compromised” despite being present at the same time the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Nov 2019
High Court approves move towards granting George Pell appeal
Disgraced cardinal George Pell has been granted a final chance to overturn his historic child sexual abuse offences.
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Nov 2019
High Court of Australia rules on George Pell appeal
The High Court of Australia has made its decision on whether a convicted child abuser and disgraced cardinal, George Pell, can appeal his conviction.
BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Nov 2019
