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A solicitor has been ordered to “personally pay” the costs accrued from a delay in court proceedings, citing administrative oversight and COVID-19 restrictions.

Shine Lawyers has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against major bank CBA’s CommInsure policy on behalf of “tens of thousands” of affected consumers.

NewLaw business Nexus Law Group has opened a new Adelaide office by way of appointing a principal who boasts over 30 years’ experience in the South Australian market.

Litigation Capital Management has executed an agreement to finance corporate portfolio litigation transactions with NRF.

Legal aid lawyers will be delivering free and confidential legal assistance to high school students across the ACT under a new paid partnership with the territory government. 

The Senate can and should intervene to stop “disastrous new laws” that will prevent ordinary people from seeking justice against the powerful, according to the Keep Corporations Honest campaign.

Increasingly, general counsel are at the core of organisations, but if they are to become chief executive, having a balanced view of commercial risks will be critical.

General counsel are much more effective when they spend time on strategic work and supply business guidance, according to Gartner.

In an age of economic uncertainty, corporate counsel positions may be hard to come by, but building up your skill set will make you better placed for when things improve.

The good news is that corporate counsel don’t actually need to know a lot about legal tech, writes Sam Burrett.