The Federal Court yesterday found in favour of women impacted by pelvic mesh implants sold by Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon which were “not fit for purpose”, in what Shine Lawyers is calling a win for “brave women” fighting against some of the world’s biggest companies.
The eight state and territory EDOs have joined forces to create a new, national not-for-profit legal watchdog for the Australian environment.
The new 2020 president of the Law Institute of Victoria was endorsed by its members at the annual general meeting in Melbourne this week.
An ASX-listed firm has revealed its intention to integrate its intellectual property services business into Griffith Hack.
Norton Rose Fulbright has assisted Equator Principles Association as counsel for a review which provides frameworks for financial institutions.
Adhering to stated values, in spite of growth and success, can enable a firm to not only retain but benefit from its status as a boutique, argues one partner and founder.
The principal of a Melbourne CBD-based boutique firm has been reprimanded and fined after pleading guilty to two charges of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
In the wake of findings that ethical perceptions of law societies have once again decreased, it is incumbent upon our member associations to uphold “high ethical standards, continuing education and rigorous regulatory oversight of our profession”.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has predicted 2020 will see an increase in complexity and creativity as well as more active and interventionalist regulators in public M&A.
