Despite an increasing bounty of challenges for practitioners in the family law space, it remains an exciting vocational path, argues one partner.
The Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia has acknowledged the looming difficulties facing families across Australia and has outlined how courts can and will support the community.
In such a turbulent time, effective communication with clients and colleagues is more important than ever before, writes Shelby Timmins.
The justice system is reacting quickly to the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the outbreak has little effect on the legal profession and their clients, including new processes to courts and innovative working practices. To avoid confusion, Lawyers Weekly has compiled the updates, information and commentary in one place – as they happen.
The spread of the viral coronavirus has posed a unique set of challenges for workplaces. One BigLaw firm answers the major legal questions around employment.
As part of its economic response to COVID-19, the federal government has made changes to insolvency laws – which lawyers will have to help clients navigate.
Embracing digital doesn’t just mean better utilising the online sphere, it also means considered collaboration with emerging legal tech players, argues one partner.
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria has released practice directions in light of the extensive changes to appeal cases, convictions and all committal hearings.
A report into the state of sexual harassment in Australia has recommended further review of the damages awarded. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, a Shine Lawyers solicitor working in employment law breaks down why damages are “ripe for a more sensible review”.
Over 370 legal experts have signed an open letter calling for the reduction of risk of COVID-19 in the Australian criminal justice system.
