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.
The Ruby Princess coronavirus debacle has caused a massive blame game, as lawyers say both the government and cruise line could face legal action and a possible class action.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, boutique law firms must have a documented plan in place to adapt to and recover from threats to their businesses.
Staying on top of your firm’s cash flow is going to be critical as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfurl.
More so now than ever, law firms need to be visible for clients as uncertainty and unpredictability become greater features of our daily lives, argues one professional.
Fiscal support for SMEs help them navigate COVID-19, but boutique law firms will also have to roll up their sleeves to get through the pandemic, says one professional.
Despite an increasing bounty of challenges for practitioners in the family law space, it remains an exciting vocational path, argues one partner.
The Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia has acknowledged the looming difficulties facing families across Australia and has outlined how courts can and will support the community.
In such a turbulent time, effective communication with clients and colleagues is more important than ever before, writes Shelby Timmins.
The justice system is reacting quickly to the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the outbreak has little effect on the legal profession and their clients, including new processes to courts and innovative working practices. To avoid confusion, Lawyers Weekly has compiled the updates, information and commentary in one place – as they happen.
