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The behaviour of separated parents during COVID-19 is going to feature heavily in looming family law proceedings, say two practitioners.

HBA Legal has promoted two senior associates to partner, three senior associates to special counsel and one solicitor to associate.

The competition watchdog has sought special leave to take its fight with Pacific National’s acquisition of the Acacia Ridge freight rail terminal to the High Court.

King & Wood Mallesons has advised Qantas on its $1.9 billion capital raise, the second-largest in capital raising during COVID-19.

In response to Dyson Heydon’s sexual harassment news, the Law Council of Australia has called on the government to amend the Sex Discrimination Act.

The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption in South Australia has arrested and charged a magistrate over alleged offences involving a government-issued vehicle.

As many changes roll through the legal profession, with most concerning students, the representative bodies should be prepared to embrace advocacy and take on their law faculties when needed or risk losing out on the support of students. 

A few days into exams and the concerns of law students have been realised. Students are now seeking answers and a commitment that the university will look into the major technology problems and address the spike in mental health issues.

The Australian Law Students’ Association has called on the profession to address the prevalence of sexual harassment as more young lawyers enter the workplace.

With university fees set to increase in 2021, one major university has warned the legal profession that it will take a hit with talented and diverse students either considering a new course or taking a law degree at a much lesser quality.