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25 Jun 2018

UQ’s research project to bolster law student opportunities

Legal researchers from the University of Queensland are set to unveil a new project which will help create greater opportunities for students. ...

25 Jun 2018

Lawyer appointed Commonwealth Bank deputy CEO

A former Allens partner and corporate counsel has been named deputy chief executive of Australia’s largest bank. ...

25 Jun 2018

Family lawyers critical of sperm harvesting decision

Family practitioners from across the country are questioning both the legal and moral implications of informed consent, stemming from last week’s Su...

25 Jun 2018

Australian barristers unite to support First Nations constitutional ‘voice’

Independent bar associations across Australia have come together for a joint submission pledging support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which...

25 Jun 2018

Griffith Hack appoints new IP principal

National intellectual property firm Griffith Hack has hired Andrew Goatcher as a principal in its law and trademarks group. ...

25 Jun 2018

InfraRed buys 40% stake in wind farm from Macquarie

InfraRed Capital Partners has been advised by King & Wood Mallesons on its acquisition of a 40 per cent equity stake in a Victorian-based greenfie...

25 Jun 2018

Compensation lawyer flags ‘unfair demonizing’ of elderly drivers

A Gold Coast compensation lawyer has condemned revived discussion on whether the elderly should be legally forced off the road as part of a safety me...

22 Jun 2018

Podcast: The politics and people of Australia’s refugee problem

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Melissa Coade is joined by RACS executive director partner Tanya Jackson-Vaughan. ...

Hand stop, sexual harassment, professional bodies

22 Jun 2018

Professional bodies ‘failing’ to step up on sexual harassment

In the wake of the announcement of a national workplace sexual harassment inquiry, one HR consultant says the legal services commissions and law socie...

22 Jun 2018

Landmark Qld sperm harvesting case raises precedent questions

The Supreme Court of Queensland has found that the partner of a deceased man had a right to possession of his sperm, removed 48 hours after his death,...

22 Jun 2018

‘Historic’ step for abuse survivors: LCA

The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the official passage of Commonwealth legislation that will allow for the establishment of a national redress...

courtroom, new judge, supreme court, Industrial Relations Commissioner

22 Jun 2018

Industrial relations commissioner appointed to WA Supreme Court bench

Western Australia has announced that a new judge will join the Supreme Court bench following the retirement of Justice John Chaney. ...

22 Jun 2018

HBA hires new head of medical malpractice and health law

National insurance law firm HBA Legal has appointed a medical negligence and professional indemnity expert to lead its Perth-based medical malpractice...

21 Jun 2018

New labelling laws draw ire of Aussie food producers, expert says

Australian producers are complaining that the roll out of a new food labelling regime on 1 July will only confuse consumers and hurt local businesses,...

Legal recruitment, recruitment department

21 Jun 2018

‘Sign-on bonuses’ ramping up in firms’ attraction strategy

As competition continues to climb in the Australian legal market, more firms are offering up new incentives to nab lateral talent, according to the di...

Team expansion, internation expansion, teamwork

21 Jun 2018

Firm completes 7th international expansion in 2 years

A firm with a distinct Aussie presence has revealed it has completed its seventh international expansion in two years by entering into a “co-operati...

21 Jun 2018

Vic Law Reform Commission backs class action contingency fees

The Victorian Law Reform Commission has called for lawyers to be allowed to charge a percentage of the settlement in successful class actions, as part...

21 Jun 2018

National inquiry to target sexual harassment at work

The Australian Human Rights Commission yesterday launched what it is heralding as a world-first national inquiry into sexual harassment in the workpla...

21 Jun 2018

New push to increase arbitration work for Aus barristers

The Australian Bar Association (ABA) and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia (CIArb) have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to a...

21 Jun 2018

Prominent fintech provider advised on $18.5m raise

Technology-enabled fintech company Brighte Capital has been advised on a fundraising drive to a range of high-net-worth investors. ...

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Jun 21 2017

Promo season at Allens

A group of lawyers at Allens have received promotions across its PNG and Australian offices. ...

May 11 2017

Partner exits for in-house role

A Victorian lawyer has left the partnership of a national firm to start a new gig with state governm...

May 11 2017

National firm recruits ‘major asset’

A national law firm has announced it has appointed a new corporate partner who brings over 15 years'...

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Jun 4 2018

Racial vilification in sport and s18C

The story of professional AFL player Joel Wilkinson rocked the sporting world earlier this month and...

Apr 24 2018

Anzac Day reflections: Two-up and civic duty

With Anzac Day almost here, we should be aware of where we can legally play Two-up, and also conside...

Apr 11 2018

The role of young lawyers in normalising diversity

There are numerous avenues that individuals and institutions can take when promoting diversity in th...