NT legal system ‘source of shame’, to receive updates in 2020
The new president for the Law Council of Australia has pointed to many issues in the legal system, and particularly that of the Northern Territory profession.
BIG LAW • Sun, 16 Feb 2020
Celebrating women in law
Lawyers Weekly congratulates 2019’s Women in Law Awards winners.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020
Michael Kirby scholarship to help LGBTIQ+ students ‘shine’
A scholarship in tribute of The Honourable Michael Kirby will pave the way for students to study law and break out of unequal social constructs.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020
NewLaw firm expands into Canberra
Having already broken ground across some of Australia’s major cities and won a spot on the whole-of-government legal panel, a NewLaw firm has increased its momentum with ...
NEWLAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2020
Why are so many disabled lawyers prevented from progressing?
While reforms in the legal profession relating to gender and ethnicity have been widely accepted, disabled lawyers are still feeling they are at a major disadvantage.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Paint brand Dulux acquires 16 Melbourne businesses
Well-known paint brand Dulux has acquired 16 Melbourne businesses running under the Paint Spot Group brand.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020
How legal firms can unlock the power of data
Over the last few years, the legal industry has seen rapid transformation as firms look to integrate emerging technology into their operations.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Attorney-General appoints new ACLEI commissioner
The Attorney-General for Australia and Minister for Industrial Relations has appointed a new commissioner to lead the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Lawyer X faces tense cross-examinations to finish off her evidence
After five tense days of evidence, barrister Nicola Gobbo has answered to allegations levelled at her over the last 11 months – and she held nothing back.
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2020
