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Whilst the ongoing coronavirus crisis presents significant issues and challenges for lawyers, those in workplace relations law will also find new and exciting opportunities, says one partner.

The recent release of the Dreamworld coronial inquest findings is an important reminder to businesses about their duty of care to protect the health and safety of their employees, and the public, when undertaking business activities, writes Alastair Phillips.

A high-profile criminal lawyer and advocate has revealed how she has fared since testing positive for COVID-19.

The Queensland government has offered loans to small businesses of up to $250,000 – but there is a “serious loophole” that must be closed, notes one principal.

The busiest court of NSW has adjourned more than 1,000 cases with few people allowed attendance this week due to coronavirus precautions.

Courts across Australia have responded “remarkably quickly” to the coronavirus outbreak and it is likely to leave them in better shape, a barrister tells Lawyers Weekly.

The NSW Bar Association president said he understands the necessity of the emergency COVID-19 laws but that there are “substantial” risks of unfair outcomes.

There have been a number of changes implemented across the legal system to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible in the midst of the international health crisis – which include financial stability. Lawyers Weekly looked at what some bar associations are offering.

Following a review into the position of civil jurisdictions, a Sydney Local Court has vacated six months of listed hearings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In the process of deregistering the Australasian Barrister Chambers, a director took issue with the way he was informed of the court’s decision.