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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.

It is imperative that Australian law firms strike the right balance between maintaining successful business operations and adapting to evolving client needs and expectations, say GlobalX and Mills Oakley.

South Australia faces a strong need to take action on disability laws as recent reports of a disability worker charged with sexually assaulting a woman in his care highlight continued flaws in disability laws.

Sydney Airport has been advised on its pro rata accelerated renounceable entitlement offer (with retail rights trading) to raise approximately $2 billion.

From battered victims, disadvantaged clients and even a serial killer, barrister Andrew Boe has taken cues from his own career to argue that the criminal justice system was not designed to seek the truth – instead, it’s a blood sport for the unfortunate.

In an unprecedented move, the Western Australian government introduced, discussed and passed legislation to protect the state from a $30 billion claim within just two days.

The Queensland government has backflipped on controversial media laws which, had they been passed, would have put journalists behind bars for corruption reporting.

A Western Sydney courthouse has confirmed a worker returned a positive coronavirus diagnosis but there was no need to shut down for cleaning.