One of the “revolutionary” law firms which was one of the first to abandon time-based billing has appointed a new CEO.
A lawyer who alleged he was sacked over his political views, and for publicly criticising the Defence Department for child sex abuse claims, has had his appeal denied.
In light of recent family violence tragedies, a decision to cut funding for crucial support is “short-sighted”, former royal commission judge Marcia Neave told Lawyers Weekly.
Across the country, Supreme Courts are taking varying steps to avoid exacerbating the spread of coronavirus.
Three CPD providers have offered insight into what lawyers should know if they’re yet to obtain their CPD points.
Some people are more resilient than others, and thus it is incumbent upon team leaders to better empathise and encourage their staff - especially in times of pressure, says one expert.
There are a few strategies lawyers can implement to help them use their time in the most effective manner, according to an expert in the space.
The chief executive of the Law Society of NSW is set to resign from the member association to become the new CEO of the Law Council of Australia.
Over the course of two days, George Pell’s legal team and Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions argued whether the cardinal should be granted special leave to appeal – it was clear which of the parties was favoured.
Allowing lawyers to have direct financial interests in the outcome of client matters poses a “serious risk” of compromising that lawyer’s fundamental ethical obligations to the court and clients, argues one legal advocacy group.
