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A Victorian solicitor has been granted until June 2021 to practice before he must cease completely after a tribunal found he had engaged in professional misconduct.

With the justice system likely to edict hundreds of appeals, overturned convictions and possible criminal charges as a result of Nicola Gobbo’s human informant role, Lawyers Weekly has tracked the cases that may appear in the courtrooms soon.

While the forced movement towards greater uptake of technology has presented challenges, the benefits to practitioners and clients are the bigger takeaway, says one partner.

The Law Society of South Australia has highlighted the flaws around Australia’s heritage protection laws after the destruction of a 46,000 year old site by Rio Tinto and has stated that their model could be an effective fit for other states.

With the coronial findings handed down on the shocking suicides at Whittlesea, lawyers are urging the Victorian government to act quickly to prevent further calamities.

Businesses are set to be continually supported with the Australian government extending bankruptcy and insolvency protections until the end of the year.

Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills is assisting TfNSW in the ongoing “evolution of Sydney’s original gateway”.

Global firm Dentons has promoted 17 lawyers in Australasia to more senior roles, 10 of whom are women.

New recommendations from a Senate committee mean that the hosting of virtual AGMs and capacity for corporations to communicate electronically will likely become permanent fixtures.

Part of being a successful in-house counsel is understanding how to balance pragmatism and commerciality against a need for efficiency and optimal wellness, says Will Daymond.