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Part of being a successful in-house counsel is understanding how to balance pragmatism and commerciality against a need for efficiency and optimal wellness, says Will Daymond.

Gangland figures behind the world’s largest importation of ecstasy have indicated their willingness to appeal convictions based on Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, with new inquiry documents shedding light on how greatly their cases were affected.

Legislation to change Australia’s environmental laws has swiftly passed through the lower house by the Morrison government, prompting outrage from the opposition and the Law Council calling for caution.

NSW is prepared to move first on defamation laws despite warnings that uniform introduction across Australia is crucial for the success of the reform.

With $1 million already raised to support children with special needs and newborn care through past events, one law firm is sticking to its commitment with a virtual event.

Victoria’s courts and tribunals will work with the profession and with legal stakeholders on a coordinated response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Various bodies from the legal sector are expected to weigh in on the inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence during its first public hearing sessions.

The revelations that a former High Court justice had sexually harassed associates were delivered alongside the news that those same women were driven out of the law. Now, leaders are promising change and urging young people not to give up.

A Canberra university will be the first in Australia to host a gender identity and sexuality moot with The Honourable Michael Kirby locked in to judge the law students.

The University of Newcastle has created a transformative early entry program to assist people with a refugee background in securing a spot in its law course.