Lawyers working from home in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak must be on alert for “predatory cyber scammers”, says one principal.
Lawyers are – by virtue of their professional standing – better placed than others to secure home loans. But that does hold true in the age of coronavirus?
A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct due to an “elaborate scheme” to mislead legal representatives and shift large amounts of money.
Any business contemplating a claim under business interruption insurance in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will need to properly check their terms and conditions.
The virtual world has changed many things in life – and as it remains a place of opportunity and comfort, something has dramatically shifted – since 2015 a darker side to the net has created more pain and worry, writes Michael Connory.
Many dominos will now fall that Cardinal George Pell has been freed of his convictions by the High Court of Australia – including a royal commission into child sexual abuse.
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has advised a consortium of sponsors on the acquisition of the Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland from Resolute Mining Limited.
Advocates in the legal profession are pledging support for a new cross-party Senate Select Committee to review and report on the Australian government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New legislation to be announced by the government will allow businesses, including law firms, to access payments that will ultimately protect staff and profits.
Plaintiff solicitors have an important role to play in helping claimants adapt to new court processes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, says one professional.
