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Deducing how the mid-tier legal marketplace has weathered the coronavirus storm will take time, even as Australia moves to unwind social distancing restrictions.

A solicitor based in Perth has been struck from the roll, over a year after being sentenced to seven years behind bars for stealing $1.96 million from an elderly and deceased client.

While the debt that COVID-19 disruption has thrust upon the economy is unprecedented and businesses are grappling with uncertainty and dwindling cash flow, they must plan for a post-pandemic future in order to ensure both survival and recovery, an expert has said.

It’s never too early to be thinking about one’s long-term vocational path, and COVID-19 is a stark reminder of the importance of putting one’s self forward.

A suite of reports has detailed the excessive and unlawful strip searching of young people but has not recommended consequences for the NSW Police officers involved.

Legislation passed by the Morrison government has enhanced the privacy protections in the COVIDSafe app, according to Attorney-General Christian Porter.

Lawyers are prime targets for economically or financially motivated actors, writes Mark Goudie.

Legal bodies have stated they are concerned about new draft laws that if passed would allow Australian spies to question 14-year-old suspects.

Baker McKenzie has successfully assisted its clients in a number of recent capital raisings during the COVID-19 period.

The advent of COVID-19 and consequential WFH arrangements have highlighted how important it is for boutiques to have stringent cyber security measures in place.