Older Queenslanders who are currently struggling legally from COVID-19 may be able to better access legal support with the Seniors Legal and Support Service providing critical assistance to support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, aged care organisations are having to navigate “very difficult” practical, legal and risk issues, says one practitioner.
The Human Rights Law Centre has called for strong safeguards as governments grant police new, sweeping powers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Court has issued a scathing judgement of the conduct of the Immigration Minister in the case of an Afghan refugee who was detained, despite a tribunal order to release him.
A global law firm has resolved to reduce partner profit distributions and cancel staff salary reviews as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
During a global pandemic, it is fundamentally important that legal teams be able to strategically direct their energies so as to support their organisations, according to five senior legal counsel.
Bold and disruptive thinking from the legal team, together with meaningful long-term action, will help organisations weather the coronavirus storm, argue four general counsel.
From a governance perspective, general counsel have a “critical” role to play in helping organisations weather the storm of coronavirus.
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has sparked more recommendations on how best to ensure your annual general meeting remains compliant.
Navigating COVID-19 will be tough enough for legal professionals in the defence industry, but the aftermath of the crisis may present new funding challenges as well.
