Women now make up 47 per cent of magistrates in NSW, marking a 7 per cent increase from one decade ago, according to the state’s attorney-general.
Last Thursday’s Federal Court decision in proceedings brought against department store chain Myer has offered “valuable guidance” on continuous disclosure obligations and how shareholder class action claims should be valued, according to one partner.
A former general counsel of AMP has launched a claim against the financial services giant alleging “wrongful termination” and “hostile, aggressive and intimidating behaviour” – claims which AMP has refuted and is planning to defend.
National firm Mills Oakley has recruited a new special counsel to help enhance its innovation and technology credentials.
Human rights lawyers are rejecting a new law proposed by the Morrison government that would force a new form of income control onto people in the Northern Territory.
The decision to implement greater safeguards and more privacy protections in identity-matching has been supported by the Law Council of Australia.
The recognition of animal sentience in ACT legislation is a positive step for animal protection that could lead to greater change, according to animal rights lawyers.
Private equity investment firm Brisbane Basketball USA LLC has been advised on the purchase of Brisbane Bullets Pty Ltd.
New and explosive details emerging from the commission into police informants found Victoria Police handlers were aware, and were preparing for, the possibility of a royal commission over the management of barrister Nicola Gobbo since the beginning.
New industrial regulations requiring junior lawyers to clock all of their overtime means that those coming through the ranks will have a different view of what is expected of them as members of the legal profession, argues one principal.
