A report into Australia’s handling of human rights has handed down a scathing review for the nation, amid concerns it is not equipped to handle issues related to COVID-19.
A solicitor working for a Brisbane-based firm has been reprimanded and ordered to pay costs following a 2019 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
With the global pandemic creating economic uncertainty and volatility, legal professionals should be asking if now is the best time to purchase property.
Shine Lawyers has commenced an investigation into a certain class action to hold the Ruby Princess’ owner and operator Carnival Corporation accountable for failing to protect the health and safety of passengers.
With Cardinal George Pell now free from Barwon Prison, attention has turned to whether he has any grounds to pursue a defamation claim against the media.
After a successful launch to combat the “broken” traditional model a new special counsel has joined the new Western Australian firm to further bolster its employment and workplace relations practice.
For franchise systems, the coronavirus pandemic has either been a blessing in disguise or meant a complete shutdown of a business.
A prominent Adelaide law firm has been involved in a dispute with Burnside Council after alleged unpaid legal fees were incurred by former chief executive Paul Deb.
Coronavirus is having a “significant impact” upon businesses of all stripes, exacerbating legal risks across the board, says new research.
If legal teams are to successfully do more with less, collaboration across the organisation will be key, according to five senior legal counsel.
