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Submitting to an inquiry into family violence, leading legal bodies have addressed how chronic delays, inadequate resourcing and underfunding have exacerbated the violence and contributed to the ongoing rise in the number of family matters before the courts.

Victoria’s human rights charter raises “serious” and justified concerns about the curfew restrictions and has renewed calls for a national charter, a human rights body has said.

There are lessons to be found in Macbeth, King Lear and even the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet to bring comfort to the profession’s newest lawyers during the global crisis.

Top legal professionals have addressed the over-representation of Indigenous people in criminal proceedings, claiming that while the issue is complex and requires a major reform overhaul, it is not unsolvable and must be prioritised immediately.

Two Australian law firms have merged as part of a mutual desire to bolster their existing practice areas.

Government lawyers in the post-COVID legal landscape will have a suite of challenges to consider as the law and their clients adjust to the new normal.

Too many lawyers are plagued by an unsustainable need to be the best at everything they are tasked with. Managing this trait is essential not only for personal wellbeing but also for professional success.

Australian legal and business advisory group Pacific Legal Network has continued to expand its reach in the Pacific with three firms in three countries joining as affiliates.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenge for boards and directors, with managing governance in a crisis facing several evolving obstacles such as the future of virtual meetings post-pandemic.

Global law firm Dentons has elevated four lawyers in its Sydney office to the partnership ranks.