The push for decriminalisation of sex work has once again been defeated by the South Australian Parliament, meaning workers in this space will still not be afforded the respect and dignity they deserve, argues one lawyer.
The High Court of Australia has made its decision on whether a convicted child abuser and disgraced cardinal, George Pell, can appeal his conviction.
The law is best positioned to facilitate inclusion than most other sectors as it “runs right through everything”, but when it comes to championing and campaigning an inclusive and diverse workforce, the profession as a whole could use some work.
An overwhelming majority of Australians believe that governments, businesses and multinational corporations have an urgent ethical obligation to take action on climate change, according to new research.
Hall & Wilcox has rolled out applications for its 2020 accelerator program, designed to help start-ups grow their business and expand their networks.
Carpe Diem! and other musings behind one of Australia’s most renowned judges, Michael Kirby AC CMG, whose illustrious career had to hurdle doubts and judgements to celebrate many professional achievements and personal blessings.
Litigation funder IMF Bentham and high-value claims financier Omni Bridgeway Holding BV have completed a merger the pair had announced last month.
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has extended its partnership with an Aussie e-discovery firm in the hopes that it will ensure clients receive the most “cost-effective” document discovery services during class action proceedings.
New findings from the Governance Institute of Australia show that company secretaries are perceived to be the most ethical in a corporation – and by a fair margin, too.
Recently, Lawyers Weekly covered conversations about the unpaid hours that female lawyers at the bar and in private practice have to undertake, on top of their professional duties. According to one senior legal counsel, the issue is just as problematic – if not more so – for women in-house.
