Robodebt ‘flawed’ and ‘harmful’, ALA says
The Australian Lawyers Association said Centrelink’s “robodebt” system is flawed and causes serious harm to the community.
BIG LAW • Thu, 10 Oct 2019
Lawyer X audit ‘was not written well’, ignored source management issues
Former Victoria Police superintendent Anthony Biggin admitted he made mistakes with a 2006 audit into the management of barrister Nicola Gobbo.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Ashurst appoints Dubai partner to Sydney office
Ashurst has appointed a partner from Dubai to its Sydney office to strengthen the firm’s infrastructure and constructions disputes team.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Dentons forms ‘first truly national’ US law firm
A Dentons partnership in the US will enable the first national law firm in the country to be realised, serving as a one-stop shop for clients and increasing breadths of ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
HRLC condemns state-based law changes to peaceful protests
Proposed laws by two state governments to criminalise peaceful protest tactics would infringe on free expression, the Human Rights Law Centre urged.
BIG LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Lawyer calls for couples to consider prenups for pets
A Queensland law firm is suggesting couples enter into a prenuptial agreement to decide who gets custody of a beloved dog or cat when the relationship ends.
SME LAW • Wed, 09 Oct 2019
Solicitors ‘rarely ask about charitable bequests’, costing charities billions
Charities could stand to receive at least a billion dollars more each year if lawyers take the time to ask their clients if they would like to include a gift to charity ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Lawyer X reports failure but does not feel ‘particularly guilty’
The barrister at the centre of the explosive inquiry into the management of informants within Victorian Police said she does not feel “particularly guilty”.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Affinity sells TEG, owner of Ticketek
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Affinity on the sale of TEG.
BIG LAW • Tue, 08 Oct 2019
