Australian intellectual property legal services giant IPH Limited has reached an agreement to acquire New Zealand IP firm Baldwins Intellectual Property.
Helen Kay had been thinking about launching her own law firm for some time. Then, fate intervened and gave her the perfect opportunity.
For emerging leaders in the boutique law space, there is much to be gleaned – personally and professionally – from the age of coronavirus, says one practitioner.
COVID-19 should lead to more than just greater acceptance of flexible working patterns – such practices must become the norm, says one lawyer.
A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of misconduct at common law for holding onto $46,115 of estate funds for 17 years, despite evidence he knew of the amount owing.
COVID-19 has taught the legal profession that it can never be complacent and must always be adaptable. LOD is prepared to thrive in this “new normal”, its Australian MD says.
From a commercial perspective, the benefits of immigrants and migration to Australia’s economic growth have long been apparent – this will be especially so after COVID-19, says one practitioner.
Foreign investors will face greater scrutiny when bidding for sensitive assets, including an overhaul of the foreign investment regime designed to safeguard national security.
Two Broome lawyers for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander free legal service faced charges in court for perverting the course of justice.
New software could forecast future criminal activity and while it may not yet be accurate enough to lay charges in advance, it does take this area of law “to the next level” – even so, it could also lead to more issues like police bias and racism.
