A landmark decision has set a new precedent for reality television stars who can “come out of the shadows” and seek legal help for the way they are portrayed.
New research shows the number of corporate counsel who have to balance the best interests of their business and ethical standards and responsibilities as members of the legal profession.
Life as a corporate counsel has “always been a popular choice for women”, an impression that is borne out in real life, argues one former general counsel.
New research reveals the volume of work being undertaken by those in-house every week, offering insight into the balance (or otherwise) achieved between work and life.
This week, we spoke with Canon corporate counsel Genie Kim about how her expectations of life in-house differed to what it’s actually like and how she’s navigated the switch from private practice.
Constitutional reform is a long game and engaging in deliberative dialogue processes – as well as utilising support from the legal profession – is the best way forward in achieving meaningful change for Indigenous peoples, argues Professor Megan Davis.
Slater and Gordon said an inquest into the Doncaster balcony collapse which killed two people in 2017 could mean major ramifications for the building industry.
As Julian Assange’s situation worsens, the Australian Lawyers Alliance is calling for the government to step in and resist attempts by the US to extradite him.
Australian brewing company Carlton & United Breweries has been advised on a joint venture to establish a boutique brewery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley.
Legal member associations have condemned the attacks on Chief Justice Anne Ferguson and the judiciary in a story published by Quadrant magazine, calling its assertions “baseless”.
