LIV calls for stamp duty exemption for elder abuse victims
The Law Institute of Victoria is calling for further protections for victims of elder abuse who suffer financial loss from paying stamp duty on their stolen real estate
BIG LAW • Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Victoria Police says ‘no issue’ with Lawyer X amending statements
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants heard barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo was brought in to talk to clients who were believed to be ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 24 Nov 2019
LIV elects new 2020 president
The new 2020 president of the Law Institute of Victoria was endorsed by its members at the annual general meeting in Melbourne this week.
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Equator Principles releases framework for financial institutions
Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted Equator Principles Association as counsel for a review which provides frameworks for financial institutions.
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Corrs predicts state of M&A market in 2020
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has predicted 2020 will see an increase in complexity and creativity as well as more active and interventionalist regulators in public M&A.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
Planet Fitness successfully lands in Australia
Macpherson Kelley and Hall & Wilcox helps establish Planet Fitness’ presence in Australia.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
ALA calls for civil and criminal laws to ban conversion therapy
Australian Lawyers Alliance called for stronger regulations around conversion practices that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation.
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Nov 2019
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
