Family law practice boosted at national firm
A national law firm has extended its family practice with the appointment of a principal who is accredited in family law and has experience in parenting matters and ...
SME LAW • Mon, 03 Feb 2020
Lawyer X takes the stand: What Nicola Gobbo has already said and what to expect
Following months of evidence and statements stacked against the barrister-turned-police snitch, Nicola Gobbo is finally due to front the royal commission and explain her ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Feb 2020
Lawyer X informer role ‘unthinkable’, says Victoria Police legal services director
The legal services director of Victoria Police said it was “unthinkable” that police used a criminal barrister as an informer and was “disappointed” they didn’t seek his ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
BigLaw partner assigned to lead data inquiry for federal government
The federal government will be examining further ways to utilise Consumer Data Right to support innovation and competition with the assistance of a partner at a major ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Jan 2020
How lawyers navigate the ‘interesting and unusual’ world of criminal law
The criminal justice system and the role of criminal lawyers are chaotically busy, majorly rewarding, consistently surprising – and often completely misunderstood
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Cigna Corporation secures deal with nib Group
Allens advised Cigna Corporation on a joint venture with nib Group to create a specialist healthcare company.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Provisions of Religious Discrimination Bill too ‘severe’, human rights commissioner says
Certain provisions to the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill have been rejected as being too “severe” and unduly restrict the rights of entire communities of people, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Jan 2020
Victoria welcomes new Solicitor for Public Prosecutions
Victoria has appointed a new Solicitor for Public Prosecutions to oversee staff budgets and to brief counsel on serious, high-profile crimes.
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 Jan 2020
Farmers and landowners to be wary of deterring environmental laws
Lawyers are urging landowners and farmers to be aware of environmental laws as any ignorance will not stand up in a sentencing court as a probable defence.
SME LAW • Tue, 28 Jan 2020
