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Judge-only trials will be allowed in Victoria during the coronavirus crisis if the defendant and prosecution agree, under temporary laws to be introduced into State Parliament today.

A “Magic Circle” law firm with an Australian presence has put a hold on salary reviews and increases and will defer partner profit distributions as it responds to COVID-19.

There will be no pay rises for partners or employees this year at one national law firm, as part of its steps to manage the impact of COVID-19.

A legal challenge against Minister Peter Dutton and the Department of Home Affairs has been filed on behalf of a refugee in immigration detention for alleged failure to protect him from coronavirus.

In what has fast become one of the most extraordinary social, professional and economic crises of our lifetimes, it is incumbent upon lawyers to step up for the community around them.

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the mergers and acquisitions category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

The outbreak of coronavirus has resulted in work that is both intellectually stimulating and hugely consequential for lawyers in the employment space, says one partner.

The Law Council of Australia is concerned the community will miss out on vital information regarding their privacy if the government holds off on a privacy impact statement.

A not-for-profit legal practice is concerned the government is not doing enough to protect Australia in light of the unprecedented bushfires and the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Unprecedented challenges in the wake of a global pandemic mean that it is especially important for corporate counsel to engage effectively with those at the bar.