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AG defends judge’s decision to release violent rapist from prison

The Western Australia Attorney-General has defended a judge’s decision to release a sex offender from prison so that he can secure social housing.

07 January 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Aussie lawyers urged to ‘get up to speed’ with e-discovery

Australian law firms are being encouraged to follow suit with neighbouring jurisdictions and embrace e-discovery technology.

06 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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LIV offers condolences after death of former president

The Law Institute of Victoria has issued a statement in response to the death of former Victorian premier and LIV president John Cain.

06 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Brisbane lawyer sounds alarm on 2020 compo issues

A Brisbane-based lawyer has warned that there will be an increasing number of matters affecting compensation specialists this new year.

03 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Family law firm urges greater DV focus in 2020

A family law firm has called for the community to unite when it comes to prompting greater action on domestic violence in Australia.

02 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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Clutz highlights sustainability progress year-on-year

As we enter 2020, Clayton Utz has provided an update on its social impact and sustainability efforts for the past 12 months.

02 January 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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On the air: Corporate Counsel’s top 5 podcast episodes for 2019

This year Lawyers Weekly launched a dedicated show for its in-house audience. Check out which episodes were the most downloaded for 2019.

31 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Helping other departments better understand new technologies

Communication is key in ensuring that all departments of a business are informed about legal tech that is changing the game.

31 December 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Revised arbitration rules to come into effect from 1 January 2020

Resolution Institute has released the Resolution Institute Arbitration Rules 2020, which includes updated provisions regarding single arbitrators and when they can operate.

31 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Director in hot water over illegal phoenix activity

A director of two companies has been disqualified by ASIC over his role in improperly engaging in illegal phoenix activity.

31 December 2019
By Emma Musgrave