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The Family and Federal Circuit Courts are in strong support of a “groundbreaking and innovative” project designed to facilitate family violence and risk screenings.

A landmark legal victory in the Supreme Court of Western Australia will set a precedent in future for asbestos victims holding a company responsible for exposure.

Australian-headquartered international firm MinterEllison has elevated 71 practitioners to more senior positions, including 68 new senior associates.

Lawyer, former refugee and advocate Nyadol Nyuon breaks down the challenges that Australian female lawyers must face everyday – from climate change, technology and social justice issues – and why these women must demand a better future now.

While COVID-19 has up-ended many workplace norms, the principles of supervision of junior practitioners have been reinforced, says one academic.

With assistance from a leading compensation firm, former students have taken action against a Victorian school for anti-Semitic and racial vilification.

National law firm Chamberlains has named two new directors and one new special counsel, thereby expanding its Sydney operations.

Elder abuse has continued to rise during the coronavirus pandemic with top industry leaders calling for a pressing need for law reform.

She may have just won Dealmaker of the Year at the Australian Law Awards, but Sandy Mak believes that one cannot be a good dealmaker without having the right team in place.

Human rights lawyers have called for a law change and an end to the practice of police investigating other police in deaths in custody matters.