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Two years on from the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory and still little progress has been made on its key recommendations.

The WA Law Society has criticised the legislation rushed through Parliament last week aimed at blocking out a legal claim against the state government by Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer.

The sweeping new guidelines for ASIO and its spies may contain some improvements, but it also fails to address several key concerns relating to client legal privilege.

ASX-listed global AI technology company BrainChip Holdings has been advised on its agreement with a US-based investment group to access up to $29 million in new financing.

Innovation needs greater attention in Australia – particularly post-pandemic – and SMEs across professional services sectors should be up for the looming challenges.

All boutique lawyers have a personal brand, and choosing to leverage that can and does result in greater professional success, says Clarissa Rayward.

New research shows the extent to which corporate counsel are concerned about the prospect of losing their jobs.

ASX-listed company 3P Learning has been acquired by US-based digital learning company IXL Learning.

An open letter signed by the profession’s top lawyers, barristers, academics and major law bodies has called on the Australian government to facilitate the safe release of adults and children behind bars to protect their health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Western Australian women’s legal service body has partnered with BHP to respond to the significant rise in domestic and family violence across the state.