The Australian Lawyers Alliance is pushing to shield Queensland’s Compulsory Third Party system from being changed.
Shine Lawyers is preparing to “imminently” file a class action against AMP Life Limited, AMP Financial Planning and two of its financial planning subsidiaries for allegedly prioritising profits ahead of 100,000 clients.
By a 4-3 decision, the High Court of Australia has determined that Indigenous Australians cannot be considered “aliens” under the constitution. Here, Lawyers Weekly showcases responses from the across the profession.
Lawyers Weekly, together with principal partner Taylor Root, is thrilled to launch this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
After five tense days of evidence, barrister Nicola Gobbo has answered to allegations levelled at her over the last 11 months – and she held nothing back.
Australian human rights lawyers have welcomed a 2020-2024 plan that would address and respond to modern slavery, including implementations to the Modern Slavery Act.
Security for women seeking reproductive health services in Western Australia has taken a major step forward.
While there will always be a need for reactive advice and “fire drilling”, general counsel should focus the majority of their attention on being proactive, argues one senior professional.
According to new research from ACC, more and more chief legal officers are reporting directly to the CEO, highlighting the importance of such roles in corporate governance and success.
Corporate counsel may see changes in their unique role in light of the 2020 proposed model of the expanded Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR).
