News

A Canberra-based lawyer has lost a bid to have his four disciplinary orders dismissed, disputing that the Law Society of the ACT did not have the jurisdiction to penalise him.

Australian gold producer Northern Star Resources has been advised on its proposed multibillion-dollar merger with listed company Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited.

Four major Australian law firms have joined 11 other businesses in launching the new, expert-guided mental health alliance aimed at improving wellbeing in the workplace.

The new English language test requirement for partner visas has caused backlash across communities and couples overseas, along with some policy shifts for migration agents and law space.

Channel Ten has been ordered to publish a clarification more prominently, and to pay indemnity legal costs, after the network was found to have acted in bad faith.

An independent review into how Victoria’s courts can address sexual harassment and better support people with such experiences has opened submissions.

Leading legal professionals who have advocated the promotion of mental health in the profession have been recognised for their lifelong dedication and contributions.

The parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence is preparing for its first public hearings with peak community organisations involved in this space.

The Victorian government is set to announce that it will amend its COVID-19 Omnibus Emergency Bill in light of concerns from major legal organisations and commissions.

The Coalition government has released its plans for accelerating the development and research of alternative and renewable energy sources, so what does this mean for the lawyers practising in this space? Clifford Chance partner Nadia Kalic spoke to Lawyers Weekly on the opportunities for lawyers in a potentially cleaner energy future.