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A top-tier law firm with nine offices across the country has welcomed eight new lawyers into its partnership and elevated another 62 to more senior roles.

Victorian courts and family violence services have received a large investment that will assist the justice system with its recovery post-COVID.

BigLaw firm Gilbert + Tobin will ensure that all of its tenancy electricity needs come from renewable sources by the end of this year.

Following on from the release of the most attractive firms depending on state, Lawyers Weekly can now reveal the top firms deemed most attractive among those who identify as male and female.

The Victorian government has confirmed the appointment of two new judges to the County Court.

An Australian law firm has bolstered its litigation and insolvency team with the appointment of a new solicitor.

The threat of technology disrupting the legal sector has long existed. The pandemic simply accelerated the rate at which law firms have started acquiring technology. With clients demanding more with less and courts actively changing the way they operate, tech acquisition by law firms will only increase in a post-pandemic world, writes Arthur Marusevich.

A landmark trial against Flight Centre has started over allegations the travel retailer systemically underpaid its Australian workers.

From how they conduct themselves personally to the culture they choose to work in, there are many red flags out there that could land lawyers in real, ethical trouble (looking at you, Lawyer X). Protégé spoke with a legal ethics professor to straighten it out and give junior lawyers tips for avoiding their own scandals.

Inspired by the many Australians who took part in the Black Lives Matter movement in solidarity with protestors across the globe, the Australian National University launched a competition to inspire possible reforms. Protégé spoke with the winners about what this experience meant to them and to their future in law.