An aged care facility that is understood to have caused 205 infections and been linked to multiple deaths has been hit with a class action.
A nine-month inquiry into the management of family and domestic violence matters in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia has shed light on the consequences of the trial delays and recommended steps for the court to improve its responses.
Shine Lawyers had launched a class action on behalf of superannuation fund members that is targeting as much as $500 million in overpayments for insurance.
One GC has found that a transition to the not-for-profit sector has meant not only less bureaucracy and greater simplicity in legal tasks, but also closer proximity to business decisions.
In turbulent times, the nature of external relationships will evolve, and this may necessarily include conversations about costs.
New research shows the volume of organisations that are proactively working with law enforcement and other government agencies to address cyber security risks.
A national law firm’s cost estimate provided to a client defending a lawsuit over a share dispute failed to comply with requirements under the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
One of the world’s largest firms has named a new global chief executive, who will commence in the role from 1 January 2021.
Offering clients the chance of a trial run before they enter the courtroom can be a great way to assuage fears and better cater to individual needs, says Kate Eastman.
Now more so than ever before, legal support professionals have a critical role to play in driving a practice forward.