Overland changes evidence as Lawyer X boss reveals fresh details
The former chief commissioner has alleged he told his boss about Nicola Gobbo’s role just as the barrister-turned-informer’s former manager submits fresh details.
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
In-house teams and law firms must collaborate or risk harming the profession
In-house legal departments have moved quicker than law firms to establish operational functions, but with increased competition coming from non-traditional providers, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Transcripts of Lawyer X conversation reveal years of paranoia and threats from Victoria Police
While the royal commission was in limbo over the Christmas break, it released several conversations between Nicola Gobbo and counsel assisting – Lawyers Weekly looks at ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Firm introduces Brisbane family law practice
An Australian law firm has extended its family law practice with the addition of a Brisbane office.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Queensland charity laws to face High Court challenge
The proposed changes to a Queensland law that would severely cap charity donations could face a High Court challenge due to its “well intentioned” but “serious flaws”
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020
Brisbane’s Archbishop rejects proposed law to prevent child abuse
The Archbishop of Brisbane said the church has “existing practices” to manage sexual abuse allegations in his rejection of a Queensland proposed law that would break the ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 19 Jan 2020
New year, new goals: The professional targets lawyers are bringing into 2020
To understand the goals driving the legal profession in the new year, Lawyers Weekly asked six lawyers what they are hoping to achieve in 2020.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Melbourne law firm appoints head of property
Melbourne firm KCL Law has promoted one of its solicitors to head of property as part of its plans for strategic growth in 2020 and beyond.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Bushfire victims should be wary of identity theft, lawyers warn
In light of the national emergency, Australians affected by bushfires should be cautious of identity theft and fraud as scammers seek to take advantage.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Jan 2020
