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Amelia Loughland initially set out to replicate a US study assessing the volume of conservatives interrupting progressive justices. Her study of the High Court of Australia, though, demonstrated quite a different trend.

For International Women’s Day 2020, Lawyers Weekly takes at where the legal sector can improve for female lawyers in future as we celebrate a year of women in law.

With the special hearing to determine George Pell’s hearing approaching fast, Sydney law professors have looked into whether or not the cardinal stands a chance.

Following a substantial commentary on new clauses, there is some uncertainty amongst the legal profession about the options that exist for paying an annualised salary.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised BluJay Solutions on acquisition of Expedient Software.

Hayder Shkara knew that he wanted to get into legal practice once he’d competed at the Olympics. The transition was an easy one for him, he says, as sport had already taught him resilience and time management.

Family law isn’t necessarily known for innovation, relative to other practice areas. However, given its focus on the human experience, this is set to change.

Building relationships, leading from the front and creating a lasting impact are the best ways that family lawyers – particularly emerging practitioners – can achieve success in the 20s, says Siobhan Mullins.

The Law Council of Australia has called on parliamentarians to “swiftly” pass legislation to remove the dual regulation of migration lawyers and reduce costs for consumers.

In a move that has been welcomed by the Law Institute of Victoria, the Andrews government will legislate a spent convictions scheme.