Coronavirus is having a substantial impact upon all industries, and – if overseas trends are any indication – certain Australian businesses are more likely to face class actions moving forward.
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the dispute resolution and litigation category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
A new temporary regulation made by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley allows for videoconferencing technology to be used in witnessing legal documents during COVID-19.
South Australians will now be able to access further free legal services as the COVID-19 outbreak hits the community harder.
When it comes to weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, law firms with a maritime practice could be seeing increased work times due to the global disruption to international shipping and trade.
Judge-only trials will be allowed in Victoria during the coronavirus crisis if the defendant and prosecution agree, under temporary laws to be introduced into State Parliament today.
A “Magic Circle” law firm with an Australian presence has put a hold on salary reviews and increases and will defer partner profit distributions as it responds to COVID-19.
There will be no pay rises for partners or employees this year at one national law firm, as part of its steps to manage the impact of COVID-19.
A legal challenge against Minister Peter Dutton and the Department of Home Affairs has been filed on behalf of a refugee in immigration detention for alleged failure to protect him from coronavirus.
In what has fast become one of the most extraordinary social, professional and economic crises of our lifetimes, it is incumbent upon lawyers to step up for the community around them.
