Following months of evidence and statements stacked against the barrister-turned-police snitch, Nicola Gobbo is finally due to front the royal commission and explain her own side of events that saw her informing on her own clients to Victoria Police officers. Before she does, Lawyers Weekly looks back on what she has already said and predicts what’s next.
In mid-February, tens of thousands of Australians will see their credit scores jump as a result of civil court filings no longer appearing on credit files.
International firm Seyfarth Shaw has promoted Sarah Goodhew, who is currently on maternity leave, to the partnership for its workplace, health and safety team.
Numerous questions and issues remain unresolved regarding trade and bilateral relationships, writes Emma Langley.
As summer enters its final month, the bushfires continue to burn through Australia, impacting communities all over Australia. Here, Lawyers Weekly explores which BigLaw firms are on the front foot with the bushfires.
Movement away from billable hours is the best way to breed a better, more hospitable environment for overworked juniors, according to five NewLaw practitioners – including one who called the new FWC requirements a “sad indictment of the old law model”.
An international law claim has been launched against a big four bank in an attempt to hold the financial institution accountable for its financing of fossil fuel projects that contribute to the climate crisis.
The principal and co-founder of Lipman Karas has been named as the new chair for the Legal Services Commission in South Australia.
The legal services director of Victoria Police said it was “unthinkable” that police used a criminal barrister as an informer and was “disappointed” they didn’t seek his advice.
The federal government will be examining further ways to utilise Consumer Data Right to support innovation and competition with the assistance of a partner at a major firm.
