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There is a narrative re-emerging in our market that the rise in shareholder class actions over recent years is the result of an increase in corporate misconduct. This isn’t correct, write Jason Betts and Christine Tran.

A Western Sydney commercial hub has introduced a proposal to expand the area’s justice precinct and attract more than 2,200 new legal professionals while attracting more than $350 million a year to the local economy. 

Australia’s first listed family law firm has seen sales and profit growth as it aims to become a major player in the national family law market.

A class action firm is in discussion with Victorian businesses over the quarantine hotel bungled program – but does it have any chance of ending up in court?

An open letter has called for the Northern Territory to create a “legally binding pathway” with the Climate Change Act to meet a target agreed under the Paris Agreement.

Gilbert + Tobin and Hall & Wilcox have advised on the acquisition between Quadrant Growth Fund and Quad Lock.

Seeking a career that offers purpose and balance, and which is based on connection, humanness and vulnerability, is the bravest thing a lawyer can do, says Emma Fitzgerald.

“The choice between having a satisfying career that provides for your family’s financial needs and ensuring your child is well looked after and having their emotional and developmental needs met shouldn’t have to be a hard one”, says Courtney Bowie.

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce a new podcast, The Boutique Lawyer Show, will be launched on Wednesday, 19 August.

Family lawyers must be cognisant that theirs is an “emotional jurisdiction” and thus be prepared to navigate post-separation grief – particularly in the wake of COVID-19.