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Professional services such as law are integral in assuaging the fears of the communities they serve. During the pandemic, social media can help legal practices with this.

In addition to newly announced penalties for breaching health directives, the Queensland Criminal Code gives powers to enforce even harsher punishments, says Creevey Russell Lawyers.

Laws must be introduced to stop people from using the “ambush interview/video” predatory tactic, writes Nicole Murdoch.

A drug trafficker jailed over his involvement in one of the world’s largest ecstasy hauls has appealed his 11-year sentence over concerns his trial was tainted by Victoria Police informant and gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo.

Racism remains all too common a feature of the legal vocational journey, say three senior Indigenous legal professionals.

Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a partner for its restructuring team in Melbourne.

Protecting the holistic health of employees will help ensure the continued success of business operations, as the Australian legal sector moves forward into the unknown, writes Steve Fletcher.

The Council of Attorneys-General has deferred consideration of a proposal to raise the age which means children as young as 10 are still considered criminally responsible.

Private investment group Tattarang, which is owned by the Forrest family, has been advised on its investment in NodeOne.

A landmark review into Australia’s national environment laws has called for major change, with lawyers saying it will require a “significant” program of reform.