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A number of notable judges, lawyers and academics from the legal industry have been recognised for their services to the law and the judiciary in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2020.

While COVID-19 financial schemes tried to keep people employed, it also sparked concerns that some employers would use it for the worst. One law firm is proving just that in a landmark case alleging a Victorian finance company overstepped.

A group of tourism operators challenging the Queensland government’s border closure has lost a High Court bid to get copies of the documents the chief health officer relied upon to shut the border.

Australian intellectual property legal services giant IPH Limited has reached an agreement to acquire New Zealand IP firm Baldwins Intellectual Property.

Helen Kay had been thinking about launching her own law firm for some time. Then, fate intervened and gave her the perfect opportunity.

For emerging leaders in the boutique law space, there is much to be gleaned – personally and professionally – from the age of coronavirus, says one practitioner.

COVID-19 should lead to more than just greater acceptance of flexible working patterns – such practices must become the norm, says one lawyer.

A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of misconduct at common law for holding onto $46,115 of estate funds for 17 years, despite evidence he knew of the amount owing.

COVID-19 has taught the legal profession that it can never be complacent and must always be adaptable. LOD is prepared to thrive in this “new normal”, its Australian MD says.

From a commercial perspective, the benefits of immigrants and migration to Australia’s economic growth have long been apparent – this will be especially so after COVID-19, says one practitioner.