The federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic could serve as a fundamental shift in how landlords treat tenants in both commercial and residential leases, says one principal.
There will be a bounty of challenges and opportunities for lawyers in the commercial space this decade, even before one factors in the coronavirus pandemic, says one partner.
Amid COVID-19 and the uncertainty it has placed upon the economy, the ACCC has loosened its watchdog grip as it encourages cooperation and coordination for businesses.
A solicitor who dishonestly appropriated $220,000 of Commonwealth money to cover gambling debts while he worked for the Australian Government Solicitor is to be removed from the roll.
In 2018, barrister and former Attorney-General of the ACT Bernard Collaery was charged with conspiracy and forbidden to speak about the charges laid against him.
The coronavirus pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to law firms across Australia, with one senior professional saying there is “no comparison” for threats to lawyers’ health and wellbeing.
There is little doubt that the coronavirus is forcing fundamental changes to working from home arrangements for law firms, two senior lawyers say.
COVID-19 has businesses across Australia scrambling to adapt to new circumstances and will show how important fighting modern slavery is or isn’t, says one principal.
To relieve pressure on the legal system in light of the global health crisis, the Magistrates’ Court has fast tracked cases directly to the Supreme Court. Here is what that means.
It would be “irresponsible” and “potentially deadly” for any attempt by the Morrison government to turn the Northern Territory into a cashless debit card trial site at this time, said the Human Rights Law Centre.
