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A Victorian barrister who travelled overseas in the days prior to a hearing without telling his client or instructing solicitor has narrowly dodged a harsher penalty for this conduct.

A convicted drug trafficker who is appealing his sentence on the grounds Nicola Gobbo tainted his trial has been told to wait longer for a hearing date, four years after lodging.

HWL Ebsworth has advised the founders of Barambah Organics on a significant investment by Tanarra Capital.

Criminals will no longer receive a 40 per cent discount off their sentence if they enter an early guilty plea for serious crimes in South Australia.

There is a significant “innovation gap” between the intent and actions taken by in-house legal functions when it comes to transforming their operations, according to a new in-depth report.

Melbourne-based law firm marshalls+dent+wilmoth has elevated four lawyers to more senior positions.

There are two key elements to consider when discussing the prospect of working overseas for your Australian employer, says one senior associate: the personal considerations and the business ones.

The fundamentals of client experience with legal professionals must remain steady, albeit with an eye to the evolving professional landscape, says one advisory firm.

Following significant backlash from an online campaign, the Victorian government has taken urgent action to ensure victim-survivors of sexual assault can share their stories.