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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.

When it comes to supporting clients navigating surrogacy, the relationships involved will outlast any legal process, writes Sarah Jefford.

Thomson Geer has nabbed the Perth-based corporate team of global law firm DLA Piper.

With the aged care sector facing a swath of attacks for its handling of COVID-19, Norton Rose Fulbright believes it is only a matter of time before class actions are commenced.

Coronavirus has put pressure on all aspects of Australian society, and Wotton + Kearney – through its Community Footprint program – has found a range of ways to support vulnerable people affected by the ongoing pandemic.

Partners at a national firm have cautioned employers against ignoring their employees’ mental health concerns as Melbourne braces for six weeks of stage four lockdowns.

Human rights legal groups are calling on the Victorian government to assure the public that the increased police powers will not adversely affect disadvantaged groups.

Reckon has reached an agreement with Zebraworks to merge the Reckon Legal Group with the Zebraworks business.

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on communities all over the world. As the virus continues to spread, it is difficult to assess what its true impact will ultimately be. However, it will inevitably have a significant, long-term effect on our global community and various systems, writes Catriona Martin.

Listed family law firm AFL has named its new managing director to take over from the retiring Edward Finn.