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A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of misconduct at common law for holding onto $46,115 of estate funds for 17 years, despite evidence he knew of the amount owing.

COVID-19 has taught the legal profession that it can never be complacent and must always be adaptable. LOD is prepared to thrive in this “new normal”, its Australian MD says.

From a commercial perspective, the benefits of immigrants and migration to Australia’s economic growth have long been apparent – this will be especially so after COVID-19, says one practitioner.

Foreign investors will face greater scrutiny when bidding for sensitive assets, including an overhaul of the foreign investment regime designed to safeguard national security.

Two Broome lawyers for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander free legal service faced charges in court for perverting the course of justice.

New software could forecast future criminal activity and while it may not yet be accurate enough to lay charges in advance, it does take this area of law “to the next level” – even so, it could also lead to more issues like police bias and racism.

A class action has been filed against Commonwealth Bank, alleging the big four bank sold its customers junk credit card and personal loan insurance.

A Western Australian legal director has been found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct for an “obvious” conflict of interest.

Australian judges need clear guidance and a central information register to help them better utilise perpetrator intervention programs in cases of domestic and family violence.

Gilbert and Tobin has advised AB InBev on the closing of the $16 billion sale of Carlton & United Breweries to Asahi.