Tasmania to allow sexual assault survivors to speak to media
Under proposed changes to archaic Tasmanian laws, sexual assault victims will have the opportunity to tell their stories under their own name.
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Oct 2019
Class action win sees Cash Converters cough up $42.5 million
A class action team at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has secured clients of Queensland Cash Converters $42.5 million in compensation.
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Oct 2019
Lawyer X handler accused of being ‘obtuse’, passing blame to investigators
A former handler for barrister Nicola Gobbo said he agreed convictions were at risk of being overturned if her role with Victoria Police was exposed, as might now be a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Oct 2019
Alinta Energy enters into power purchase agreement with Solar River Project
Allens has advised Alinta Energy on its power purchase agreement with Solar River Project.
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Oct 2019
Cannabis company acquires Canadian extraction company to expand business
DLA Piper has advised cannabis manufacturer Althea on the acquisition of Canadian extraction company Peak Processing Solutions, advised by Russell Kennedy Lawyers.
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Oct 2019
Legal hub to innovate how firms use technology
Legal tech entrepreneurs are partnering with law professionals and experts to test and refine innovative new products to assist in implementing technology.
SME LAW • Mon, 21 Oct 2019
UN and human rights lawyers slam Australia for digital welfare ‘fiasco’
A United Nations human rights expert has slammed Australia and Prime Minister Scott Morrison for the failed, and possibly illegal, emergence of the “digital welfare ...
POLITICS • Sun, 20 Oct 2019
Australia a ‘bright spot’ in global economic downturn, firm reports
Australia has been hailed as a “bright spot” as the global economy suffers an ongoing uncertainty and risk of a worldwide recession, according to a Baker McKenzie report
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Oct 2019
One in five law firms under attack from cyber criminals
More than one in four Australian firms have reported having come under a cyber attack in the last two years as the legal industry faces increasing pressure to improve ...
SME LAW • Sun, 20 Oct 2019
