Australia is in the midst of an “age of inquiries”, which will continue to shine a spotlight on corporate culture and behaviour, argues one senior legal counsel.
2020 is an election year for local governments, and as such, in-house lawyers at local councils need to be especially diligent in ensuring that their professional duties come first, argues one general counsel.
Boards will have to be concerned with risks beyond simply financial matters this year, according to governance business Diligent.
Barrister-turned-police informer Nicola Gobbo has told the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants that her handling by Victoria Police was treated like a “joke” and knew that the conduct would eventually lead to an inquiry, much like the current proceedings taking place today.
Barrister-turned-police-informer Nicola Gobbo will appear before the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants today. Lawyers Weekly will be in attendance during her evidence—learn how to follow along with our updates as they happen.
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with LOD, is thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Corporate Counsel Awards.
The first exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill went too far in privileging religious belief and activity, and the second such draft contains the same problems, argues a group of legal experts.
New data outlining the extent of political donations highlights the need for reform to ensure fair elections, says the Human Rights Law Centre.
Law firms have been put on notice about their treatment of junior lawyers and graduates. It was a long time coming and it is great to see people finally speaking up, writes The [Pre] Lawyer in Black.
A new visa platform has been launched in the legal profession that can help simplify the Australian visa process.
