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As part of its economic response to COVID-19, the federal government has made changes to insolvency laws – which lawyers will have to help clients navigate.

Embracing digital doesn’t just mean better utilising the online sphere, it also means considered collaboration with emerging legal tech players, argues one partner.

The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria has released practice directions in light of the extensive changes to appeal cases, convictions and all committal hearings.

A report into the state of sexual harassment in Australia has recommended further review of the damages awarded. Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, a Shine Lawyers solicitor working in employment law breaks down why damages are “ripe for a more sensible review”.

Over 370 legal experts have signed an open letter calling for the reduction of risk of COVID-19 in the Australian criminal justice system.

A criminal defence lawyer has been arrested by the Crime and Corruption Commission and charged with perjury and three counts of making a false verified statement.

As a result of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19, a BigLaw firm is predicting M&A deals will fall over entirely or need to be repriced.

The extraordinary albeit necessary cancellation of almost every sporting event and competition across Australia in the wake of coronavirus raises serious legal questions, says one director.

With the COVID-19 outbreak creating uncertainty around the nation, law firms are bracing themselves in GFC-like conditions with tax and cash becoming essential to ensure business continuity.

The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT (ALS) has provided an update of where it’s at amid the coronavirus pandemic.