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The legal tasks for professionals in the aviation space keep piling up, say two senior lawyers from HFW.

Australia’s legal bodies have applauded the decision by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to not press charges on Annika Smethurst but say they are concerned about the ongoing vulnerability of public interest journalism.

Following the release of new research into the effectiveness of circle sentencing in NSW Local Courts, the bar association has renewed calls for the Walama Court.

Major legal aid bodies have called for Victoria’s anti-vilification laws to be broadened and modernised to strengthen the protections for Australians subjected to hate speech.

The criminal justice system has been transformed with a new resource designed to assist people with a disability to navigate and be treated fairly by the court system.

If Australia is to get back on track in a post-pandemic world, SMEs such as boutique law firms will need to flourish.

Post-pandemic, boutique law firms should consider full reviews of their technology and processes to ensure proper protection for clients and adherence to regulatory duties.

Now is a critical time to ensure your messaging is highly optimised to encourage clients through the door, writes Sabri Suby.

Reactive business strategies during COVID-19 will not be as effective as proactive steps to reconfigure one’s practice.

Australian companies have nothing to fear from continuous disclosure laws if they do right by investors and customers, say plaintiff law firms.